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Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | Most likely she was Dx'ed with SCC with a Primary at what's called Base of Tongue. Most likely she will receive a chemo called Cisplatin. She may even have had nodal involvement and if this is the case she will likely test positive for the presence of HPV. All of this is typical and if this is the case her prognosis is very good although her Tx will be difficult. Do encourage her to join this site as it will be invaluable starting now.
David
Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.
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