I was recently diagnosed with this (intermediate grade, stage 1 or 2)- most likely started on the left parotid gland. I have radiation and surgery as options. I have no idea which one. I am trying to get a third opinion to help sort out all the pros and cons. If I have surgery and cancer is still present than I will have to have radiation anyways.
I havent really been able to firsthand experience with this type of cancer anywhere. Any tips on pros/cons of having surgery vs radiation? Or additional side affects should I have the surgery followed with the radiation? The surgery would take out the left superficial lobe and some nodes behind my left ear. Radiation would pretty much radiated that whole area - 6-7 weeks is what is recommended for me.