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Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 49 | Hi all,
I was just wondering if anyone could give me information of lymph nodes and what if the cancer is there too...
Benfry
My Dad:
Squamous Cell Carcinoma,Stage 2, Right side of Tongue
Dx 7/19/10
Partial glossectomy and neck dissection 8/18/10
Reocurrence: 04/2011 Base/back of Tongue right side
Surgery: Partial glossectomy, flap 06/15/2011
Rad and Chemo finished on Sept/ Oct 2011
Recovery and assimilation. Enjoying life
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Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 157 | Well I am actually having my lymph nodes removed as a precaution because they are slightly enlarged. So they are removing my tongue tumor as well as both sides of my lymph nodes. From what I understood, the surgeon basically described the lymph nodes as the gateway for the cancer to spread wherever the hell it wants to in your body,very scary. I truly believe cancer has to be the most evil and unforgiving disease there is, but we will all fight this til the end. I am Stage II, left side of tongue,27 and go in for war on September 16th. Good luck my friend,and keep fighting the good fight!
Nathan
SCC left lateral tongue, left neck dissection. 2 nodes positive. 3 All Clear then ITS BACK 8/23/11 Shows 1cm in tongue in CT SCAN, Radial Free Arm Flap with Radical Neck Dissection 9/20/11 , All Nodes Negative, But Tongue Tumor Poorly Differentiated. Awaiting next step in treatment on 10/5/11... RIP Nate 7/28/12
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Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 49 | Very scary... Thank you Nathan for your reply. I am waiting for my dad's pathology results this Friday to see what's going on with his... He had a partial glossectomy and right neck dissection. I wish you the best on your surgery and recovery!
My Dad:
Squamous Cell Carcinoma,Stage 2, Right side of Tongue
Dx 7/19/10
Partial glossectomy and neck dissection 8/18/10
Reocurrence: 04/2011 Base/back of Tongue right side
Surgery: Partial glossectomy, flap 06/15/2011
Rad and Chemo finished on Sept/ Oct 2011
Recovery and assimilation. Enjoying life
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Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 235 | I think it depends on where it is. While, it's better to not have it in the nodes,it certainly is treatable from my understanding.
I think your dad is at Sloan,right? Remember, he is in very good hands there!!!
CG to Spouse BOT, Chemo and radiation started on March 29,2010
Ended on May 14,2010. LET THE HEALING BEGIN!!!
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Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 157 | I am all new to this as well benfry, your experiences are all of our gain. I respect all opinions and guidance,so just know that people care. You all are my power and strength, I take each and everyone of you with me on my visits!
Nathan
SCC left lateral tongue, left neck dissection. 2 nodes positive. 3 All Clear then ITS BACK 8/23/11 Shows 1cm in tongue in CT SCAN, Radial Free Arm Flap with Radical Neck Dissection 9/20/11 , All Nodes Negative, But Tongue Tumor Poorly Differentiated. Awaiting next step in treatment on 10/5/11... RIP Nate 7/28/12
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Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 329 | Benfry,
I had my lymph nodes removed as a precaution, no cancer in the nodes. I was treated at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, FL.
I would think if it was in the nodes it would be radiation/chemo. It also went before the Tumor Board to see if I needed Radiation/Chemo.
Take care
Connie
SCC. of the left lateral tongue, anterior two thirds, T1 possibly a T2.
Left partial glossectomy, left selective neck dissection 4/21/09. Nodes clean, No Rad, No Chemo.
CT Scan 9/11 clean, CT Scan 9/12 clean
Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, FL. A+.
My hometown Lockport, NY.
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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Lymph nodes are part of the immune system and act like filters for diseases. For example swollen glands mean an infection, many times in the throat. If a cancer patient has had lymph nodes positive for cancer (like in a neck dissection) it means that the cancer has begun to spread. Cancer of the lymph nodes is something different, thats called lymphoma or leukemia. Hope its nothing to worry about.
ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive  | | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 71 Supporting Member (50+ posts) | | Supporting Member (50+ posts)
Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 71 | My second surgery was a modified radical neck dissection that removed all of my lymph nodes on the right side of my neck. There were 2 nodes that were enlarged with cancer about 1 month after my first partial glosectomy. The doc did a nice job and worked around my nerves so I still have shoulder function. The lymph system can transport cancer quickly through the body. Good luck to you on this journey.
11/1999 SCC tongue - surgery
1/2000 Met(s) in lymph nodes - modRND
2/2000-4/2000 RT ~6 weeks
end of 2006 SCC tongue - surgery
1/2008 SCC BOT - surgery / PEG installed
2/2008 chemo & RT
4/2008 last time I consumed solid food by mouth
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Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 49 | Hi everyone; Thank you so much for your words and sharing with me and sending positive thoughts our way <3 I was away for three days and when I came back I thought my dad would be home, (he was supposed to go home on monday) but he got an infection in one or some of his stitches in the neck. He will be fine anyway, I hope he will get home next week I guess that happens.... (?) We will get the pathology results soon to see what happened with his lymph nodes and find out what else is needed... I feel better everytime I read your responses, million thanks Benfry
My Dad:
Squamous Cell Carcinoma,Stage 2, Right side of Tongue
Dx 7/19/10
Partial glossectomy and neck dissection 8/18/10
Reocurrence: 04/2011 Base/back of Tongue right side
Surgery: Partial glossectomy, flap 06/15/2011
Rad and Chemo finished on Sept/ Oct 2011
Recovery and assimilation. Enjoying life
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