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I just read research in 2014 that shows sparing the submandibular gland during contralateral radiation is "feasible and safe." We're zapping my 'good side' (3 weeks left) and I'm wondering if I could spare myself some of the dry mouth if I said, "That's enough." My radiation oncologist has yet to get back to me but I am sure he will say, "It's not advisable." UW in Seattle has been sparing the cSMG since 2006 where possible. Anyone more educated than I am have an opinion?
Thank you in advance,
Jay
--2003 SCC Left lateral tongue T-I Partial Glossectomy --2015 SCC Left lateral tongue T-II N-0 M-0 Partial Glossectomy SND --1/30/18 SCC T-IV N-0 M-0 Segmental Mandibulectomy, Partial Glossectomy, Fibular Free Flap (failed) Emergency flap surgery (partial success) Leech therapy (partial success) M.I. in hospital 2 90% blockages 2 stents inserted --3/2/18 Pec Flap RAD IMRT 35 (in progress) Chemo 7 doses Cisplatin (in progress) | | |
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