Comments for Making it Day by Day

Comment on Happy New Year! by George Yoshida

George Yoshida — Sun, 25 May 2008 00:45:59 +0000

I’m happy to hear of Shannon’s progress and curious to hear how he is doing now with his weight, eating, taste, strength, mental health everything. I have nasopharangyl cancer and have recently completed the radiation and part of the chemo regimen. I feel positive but nervous about whether we’re “getting everything”. He is lucky to have a support person like yourself. I too have a great wife and I’m not sure where I’d be without it.
George Yoshida
Age 44
Woodbury, Minnesota

Comment on Happy New Year! by Kay

Kay — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 04:53:24 +0000

I am so happy for you both, I know how hard it was for you. This is a brand new year for you both, new adventures, new life, treasure every moment. You both are blessed. Please know that I am always thinking of you both

(((((Hugs))))

Comment on Follow-Up with Surgeon by Irene

Irene — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 14:07:13 +0000

Hi,
First of all, thank you so much for documenting your experience with Shannon and his cancer, reading it has given me a picture of what could happen to my dear friend Steven…he has been diagnosed with unknown primary squamous cell carcinoma. He had a lump removed from the left side of his neck which had 2 malignant lymph nodes in it. They have been unable to find the primary site and have decided to use 33 sessions of radiation (to entire nasal and throat area) and 3 sessions of chemo – seems to be the standard. Steven lives alone, but is an otherwise healthy (and overweight) 54 year old. The med. oncologist and the rad. oncologist disagree about the necessity of a feeding tube (and, of course, Steven doesn’t want one). The med. onc. says he should put one in now, the red. onc. says he should try to avoid one…what do you think? it sounds like your husband avoided the feeding tube (but he had you, taking wonderful care of him – Steven will have lots of close friends, but not a spouse).

Thanks so much for your help, and I hope things are continuing so well!

Irene

Comment on Follow-Up with Surgeon by Joe

Joe — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 21:49:39 +0000

Lillian & Shannon,
I just discovered you website and have begun reading your story. I was diagnosed with Nasopharyngeal Cancer on May 4, 2007. I too had Cisplatin and IMRT radiation for 7 weeks. I am in recovery now and just started back to work full time this week.

What I'm struggling with now is the dry mouth side effect. I'm curious if you got any of your salivary gland functions back? If so, how long after treatment. I finished radiation treatment the first week in July. I'd really appreciate it if you can share your experience with dry mouth. My email is **edited out for safety**.
Thank you!
Joe

Comment on Follow-Up with Surgeon by Paula

Paula — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 03:38:54 +0000

Hello,

Thanks for your reply to my post on ACS. I go back every so often to see what is new. To tell you the truth, I had already checked this site and thought it was very informative and well presented. Very resourceful and lots of interesting links.

I am doing well and soon will go for a follow up. It is a long process and one must be patient, strong and remain positive throughout the ordeal.

I am convinced that everything will go well for Shannon.
He is one lucky guy to have someone like you by his side.
I wish you both all the best and take good care.
Big hug,

Paula

Comment on About by Rui Dong

Rui Dong — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 16:11:10 +0000

Hi, my mother has recently been diagnosed with nasopharyngeal cancer. We will start treatment in about two weeks. I am really glad to have found your website!
It is really good to be able to read through your experience and know what to expect. I was wondering if it is possible to ask you some questions as treatment
progresses. Please e-mail me at my e-mail address above if that is possible. Thank you and thanks again for sharing your experience!

Comment on All Clear! by Kay

Kay — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 01:11:52 +0000

(((((Huge Hugs)))) I am so happy for your both, the news is just wonderful and the best news ever.

((((Hugs))))

Comment on All Clear! by Linda Watson Brierly

Linda Watson Brierly — Sat, 26 May 2007 01:12:43 +0000

I am so excited to hear your great news! I can’t imagine what this last year has been like but those times must dim in the joy of the cancer free news. And Shannon I can’t imagine not eating rhe spicy Mexican food I love and I pray that you will be able to eat the food you love maybe toned down a little at first.
Lil, you are such a blessing as a wife to Shannon and I know he must treasure you daily.
I pray you’ll will be blessed with continued good health and happiness. And I will check from time to time for updates from you.
Linda

Comment on All Clear! by Pat Paton Jones

Pat Paton Jones — Fri, 25 May 2007 18:22:20 +0000

Great news! I knew he would beat it!
Keep in touch.
Pat

Comment on All Clear! by Jo

Jo — Wed, 23 May 2007 16:54:06 +0000

Congratulations on such wonderful news! Since I’m not able to ever get the “all clear” I LOVE reading about people that do because it’s nice knowing it does happen and that yet another person is kicking cancer’s butt!

May you have a long and cancerless life!