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Lifeafter70

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Sat Feb 4, 2023, 03:07 PM Feb 2023

Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma [View all]

Last edited Mon Oct 14, 2024, 03:35 PM - Edit history (2)

Has anyone had experience with this type of cancer? My son was dxed in 2016 has gone through two surgeries and two types of radiation. It has infiltrated his skull base and other critical stuctures. He received palliative gamma knife radiation last October. I do belong to the national acc group but was wondering if anyone on du had heard of this type of cancer. Also would love some healing vibes for him.

Thanks p in California

Update on my son since posting

He has had two scans that show no new progression. Has an appointment with Dr Rodrigues at Washington state in early May to see if he qualifies for clinical trials. He recently closed on a home in aberdeen wa. Five acres with a stream running through the property. His outlook is more positive in hopes of a few more years. Thanks again for all the positive vibes from this group. P


Update
Sadly my son is experiencing the same symptoms he had before his gamma knife radiation. Pain and lose of vision in left eye. He is scheduled for MRI on October 24. Need some good vibes for him. Thanks P

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Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma [View all] Lifeafter70 Feb 2023 OP
Re healing vibes, you got it, Lifeafter70 Diamond_Dog Feb 2023 #1
Yeah it is pretty rare so not much research out there Lifeafter70 Feb 2023 #6
That is unreal since chemo kills almost everything it touches.... Ferrets are Cool Feb 2023 #19
I have read your post Lifeafter70 Feb 2023 #22
Thank you so very much. Ferrets are Cool Feb 2023 #23
I will keep your wife in my thoughts Lifeafter70 Feb 2023 #30
You probably know about these forums plus one clinical trial is still open - but just in case. Peregrine Took Feb 2023 #2
Yes thank you Lifeafter70 Feb 2023 #4
I hope that he gets in! Hope22 Feb 2023 #13
He is qualified Lifeafter70 Feb 2023 #14
... Faux pas Feb 2023 #3
Thank you Lifeafter70 Feb 2023 #5
Healing peaceful vibes... onecaliberal Feb 2023 #7
Thanks Lifeafter70 Feb 2023 #8
Vibes for your son and all your family. irisblue Feb 2023 #9
Its been tough Lifeafter70 Feb 2023 #10
Hoping right along with ya. calimary Feb 2023 #18
Sending healing thoughts your and your dear son's way! MLAA Feb 2023 #11
Thank you Lifeafter70 Feb 2023 #12
I think that sounds like a peaceful, serene environment to heal in! Hope you get to visit once MLAA Feb 2023 #27
Sending healing energy to your son Sienna86 Feb 2023 #15
There are a couple of studies Lifeafter70 Feb 2023 #16
You got 'em. paleotn Feb 2023 #17
Sending vibes to you and your son. brer cat Feb 2023 #20
I worked in a pathology lab for 40 years hoosierspud Feb 2023 #21
Yes it can be slow growing Lifeafter70 Feb 2023 #24
So sorry about what the family has been going through for so long. Healing thoughts, as Karadeniz Feb 2023 #25
Healing vibes for your son stage left Feb 2023 #26
I have never even heard of it and I am so sorry it has recurred in your son. Sending a big hug to ratchiweenie Feb 2023 #28
I wiil Lifeafter70 Feb 2023 #29
I have never heard of this, murielm99 Feb 2023 #31
Thanks Lifeafter70 Feb 2023 #32
Mentally, some days are harder than others. murielm99 Feb 2023 #33
Keeping up mentally is sometimes harder Lifeafter70 Feb 2023 #34
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