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Update on David #88550 01-20-2009 06:56 PM
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 28 INDIANA Philly OP Contributing Member (25+ posts)
OP Philly Contributing Member (25+ posts) Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 28 INDIANA	OK - David had the Maxillectomy on 1/8/09 - The bone and soft tissue results came back clean, so there will be no more surgery. Next step is radiation, if it's decided that it is necessary - they are undecided at this point. He saw the Prosthodontist today to adjust the prosthetic - but left frustrated, because the fit is still quite uncomfortable for him. Overall he's done really well recovering, but he's quite bummed about the way he looks and sounds post surgery. I know that is normal... We'll find out the 27th if he needs to have Radiation or not. I'll keep posting updates Last edited by Philly; 01-20-2009 06:56 PM. Mom of 4, wife and caregiver to David, 37 yrs old, diagnosed 12/4/08 SSC T4NXMX Maxillectomy on 1/8/09. 19 out of 30 scheduled rounds of IMRT Radiation Therapy. Cancer free!! (Last checkup 8/09) Next 10/23/09

Re: Update on David Philly #88556 01-20-2009 07:39 PM
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Good1 Platinum Member (300+ posts) Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 489 Illinois	Glad to hear that the surgery is over. In time the prosthetic will be more comfortable and as he heals David will be happier. The first time I saw myself post-surgery I was very shocked and did not think that I would ever look "normal" again. It all takes time and patience. Look forward to more updates. Patty 48 SCC Floor of Mouth 7/06 9/06 Surgery, bilateral neck dissection, 58 nodes clear PT2pN0pMx 35 rad 2006 Recurred 6/08, 1 Carboplatin, 1 Cisplatin Surgery 9/08 - Total glossectomy, free flap from pectoral muscle, left mandible replaced using fibula 35 IMRT & Erbitux 11/08 4/15/09 recurrence 6/1/09 passed away, rest in peace

Re: Update on David Good1 #88759 01-23-2009 06:19 PM
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suzanne98 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,004 PA	Hi Philly, So happy to hear no more surgery. That is wonderful. Good luck with the radiation...looking forward to hearing your updates. Suzanne *********** T1 SCC on right side of tongue Age 31...27 when diagnosed 4 partial glossectomies No chemo or radiation Biopsy on 2/2/10-Clear Surgery needed again...no later than April 2011 Loving life and just became a mother on 11/25/10 It's not what we CAN'T do..it's what we CAN do:)

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