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Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 51 | Looks like surgry date of 11/2 to remove new SCC found on 10/15 and another found (not visible to eye)in right jaw muscle.
Since RT didn't kill all first time, Dr says this time Tx should be both RT and chemo six wks after surgery. He is awaiting confirmation that I can receive more RT before finallizing treatment plan.
Q: Has anyone gone through similar due to recurrance? and what should I expect from chemo? will this work in conjuntion w/RT to help kill any remaining?
57 YO, Dx 10/08 with oral cancer, Surgery 11/08 followed by six weeks of RT treatment with the MASK.
Follow up on 10/15/09 found a soft spot, which turned out to be SCC. Don't know if I can receive more radiation or not since I've already received full dose.
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Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 72 | Sorry to hear of your recurrance. I had a partial gloss in Dec of last year & partial neck dissection. No rads or chemo at that time. I had recurrance in June...I started weekly Taxol/Carboplatin & radiation daily for 8 weeks total 37 tx with boost. The chemo sensitizes the cells so that the radiation "will work better". The chemo has treated me well. A little nausea a few days after treatment & some diarrhea. Mostly tired. Hope this helps!! Good luck!
*Shaylynn*
11.25.08 SCC of tongue diagnosed @ age 23 T2N2cM0
12.20.2008 Partial glossectomy & left neck dissection. Clear margins.
6.24.09-Pet Scans show 2 areas of concern
8.5.09-Recurrence-Perotid Gland and swollen node removal
9.29.09 Carboplatin & Taxol x8 Tomo x39
11.19.09 WILL COMPLETE TREATMENTS!
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Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 72 | Oh yes..I will be finishing treatments Nov 19 and you can take a look at my blog www.remissionorbust.blogspot.com I have documented everything
*Shaylynn*
11.25.08 SCC of tongue diagnosed @ age 23 T2N2cM0
12.20.2008 Partial glossectomy & left neck dissection. Clear margins.
6.24.09-Pet Scans show 2 areas of concern
8.5.09-Recurrence-Perotid Gland and swollen node removal
9.29.09 Carboplatin & Taxol x8 Tomo x39
11.19.09 WILL COMPLETE TREATMENTS!
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