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Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 38 | Unable to needle biopsy in my neck today. Ultrasound was showing the gland too close to risk going after the tissue.
Had the consult with the Cardio/Thoracic surgeon immediately following. Decided to go with the biopsy in lieu of waiting. His concern and that of the tumor board is the size and shape of the nodule.
Pre-op on Tuesday the 13th, Surgery on the 14th at Bethesda Naval Hospital. I want to rule out metastatic growth sooner than later.
Bill age 47 at Dx, non-smoker
1st DIAG: 8/06/2008 SCC BOT T4N1M0
2nd Diag 10/14/09 Mets in lungs
3rd diag 06/23/2010 Primary Site malignant
Hemi-glossectomy July 2
In surveillance post re-IMRT and Carbo. Lots of scar tissue, hi-FDG Uptake on PET, no lump. Feel Fine, CLEAR for now.
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