 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,409 Likes: 1 | Monica, I second, third and fourth everything the others have written. You say the nodes were suspicious. Need to definitely confirm that with a biopsy. You mention also another surgery which we're assuming due to the nodes is a neck dissection. That's a big step and not a very pleasant experience.... so do get that second opinion and the biopsy if you're at all able to.
Hang in there!
David 2
David 2
SCC of occult origin 1/09 (age 55)| Stage III TXN1M0 | HPV 16+, non-smoker, moderate drinker | Modified radical neck dissection 3/09 | 31 days IMRT finished 6/09 | Hit 15 years all clear in 6/24 | Radiation Fibrosis Syndrome kicked in a few years after treatment and has been progressing since | Prostate cancer diagnosis 10/18
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