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#3450 08-25-2004 02:39 PM | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 98 Supporting Member (50+ posts) | OP  Supporting Member (50+ posts)
Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 98 | Hi all. Wasnt sure where to post this but i had another question. Has anyone ever had there inscision from RND come open after a month. And then have to have plastic surgery to repair it because of the damage from radiation.Thank You in advance.
Was Primary caregiver to my mom who had stage IV, SCC, Supraglottic with Mets to 4 nodes. Diagnosed Feb 04, died unexpectedly from complications from treatment December 17, 2004.
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#3451 08-25-2004 03:35 PM | Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,163 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,163 | Hello Karenmm,
I didn't have my incision open up on me at all. I think what you are talking about is a fistula.
The wound opens and drains fluid, liquid you drink and sometimes food will also come out. If you go to the search section and look for a fistula you will find more detailed information on it.
I'm sure someone will post with more experience with one than I. I did have a friend with oral cancer who passed away about 1 month ago. She had a open fistula for over a year. It made it diffucult for her to input enough nutrition to heal and also maintain your normal weight. She had a PEG tube for feeding but was only taking three cans per day. Way not enough.
Hoping for good things for you, Danny Boy
Daniel Bogan DX 7/16/03 Right tonsil,SCC T4NOMO. right side neck disection, IMRT Radiation x 33.
Recurrance in June 05 in right tonsil area. Now receiving palliative chemo (Erbitux) starting 3/9/06
Our good friend and loved member of the forum has passed away RIP Dannyboy 7-16-2006
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