OP Contributing Member (25+ posts) Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 31 | Hi I just wanted to post to say that my surgery is over & the dr is pleased with what hes done. The ACC had spread to saliva gland that was removed but had a clear margin of 1mm. I feel upbeat & relaxed at the mo, but am struggling to get used to my smile or lack of! I feel like a need a smile prop to help things along. Radiotherapy should start in November, Im sure my nerves will kick in before then!
Surgery to remove tumour from on top of saliva gland 3rd August 09. Biopsy revealed adinoid cystic carcanoma. Further surgery 28th September 09 to remove saliva gland, nerve to top lip (buccal branch) & scar tissue. Radiotherapy finished 30 Dec 2009 IXA x 33 (60gy).
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