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Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 72 | Sorry to hear of your recurrance. I had a partial gloss in Dec of last year & partial neck dissection. No rads or chemo at that time. I had recurrance in June...I started weekly Taxol/Carboplatin & radiation daily for 8 weeks total 37 tx with boost. The chemo sensitizes the cells so that the radiation "will work better". The chemo has treated me well. A little nausea a few days after treatment & some diarrhea. Mostly tired. Hope this helps!! Good luck!
*Shaylynn*
11.25.08 SCC of tongue diagnosed @ age 23 T2N2cM0
12.20.2008 Partial glossectomy & left neck dissection. Clear margins.
6.24.09-Pet Scans show 2 areas of concern
8.5.09-Recurrence-Perotid Gland and swollen node removal
9.29.09 Carboplatin & Taxol x8 Tomo x39
11.19.09 WILL COMPLETE TREATMENTS!
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