I finally got through to a nurse today at WF Baptist Hospital, and got CT results; no PET scan results yet; She states that neck CT shows "necrotic appearing mass, lymph nodes..." She also states that it is the surgeon's intentions to do a "complete resection of neck with flap". In LAYMAN'S terms, what the heck does this mean? THANKS to anyone for your opinions! Lois and Buzz in NC


CG to 77 y/o hubby;SCC Alveolar Ridge; Wake Forest Baptist Hosp surgery: 07/19/07; bi mod radical resection/jaw replacement;
T2 N2-B M0 Stage IV-A
28 IMRT +
6 Paclitaxel/Carboplatin
Getting stronger every day!