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Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 6 | I am very worried about some red patches at the back of my throat, particularly behind the uvula, and back and side of throat where cancer was removed. the SCC was in the tonsil and growing into side and back of throat and base of tongue,stage IV. I had tonsillectomy April 2010 followed by RT and chemo which ended last day of August. I am 8 months post treatmentts, I had modified radical neck dissection (october last). i have been living a near normal life a[part from usual dry mouth, intolerance of spicy food and need to drink lots but life is not too bad. I have ongoing fatigue and WBC is still very low, but i stay otherwise healthy, good appetite and able to eat most things. the darm red patches are much more evident on side where cancerous tonsil was located, they are not sore. are they of concern or just the after effects of radiation, if so does this continue ? i have occasional mild earache when swallowing but this can occur on either side. very worried.
Stage IV tonsil cancer T3N2bM0. diagnosed in April 2010, had tonsillectomy and some of soft palate removed May. June introductory chemo (Cisplatin/5FU) followed by 6 weeks RT with 4 cycles Cisplatin from mid July to end August. early October modified radical neck dissection RHS.
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Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 5,260 Likes: 3 | I would make an appointment and have it checked out if for no other reason than to ease your mind. If it's not pailful it should be okay but you should still have it looked at. It could just be irritation depending on what you are eating. I get an earache too - dependent on washing my hair and what I've eaten/ drunk but I am only 6 weeks out of rads. Good luck, and take care!
Cheryl : Irritation - 2004 BX: 6/2008 : Inflam. BX: 12/10, DX: 12/10 : SCC - LS tongue well dif. T2N1M0. 2/11 hemigloss + recon. : PND - 40 nodes - 39 clear. 3/11 - 5/11 IMRT 33 + cis x2, PEG 3/28/11 - 5/19/11 3 head, 2 chest scans - clear(fingers crossed) HPV-, No smoke, drink, or drugs, Vegan
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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Suzy, for your peace of mind go see your doctor. Since this has been bothering you its best for it to be looked at by your doctor. They should be able to identify what it is and if it is necessary to have it checked any further. It can take a year for your body to adjust into its new normal way of life. Sometimes it is even longer, up to 2 full years for complete healing.
Best wishes with your continued recovery.
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  | | |
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