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Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | Ankur,
My best guess is Squamous Cell Carcinoma but whatever it is it didn't start in the nodes. There was/is a Primary site somewhere in the throat and it's better if they find it before they start any Tx after her Neck Dissection.
Did they mention any plans for radiation or chemo?
Did they mention a Staging for her cancer?
How many nodes do they suspect?
Are they going to do a Radical or Partial neck dissection?
David
Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.
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