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Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 383 | James:
Expect the unexpected. Listen to what the doctors have to say, make notes, then research. Share with the folks here and to David's point a second opinion is usually a good thing. I was actually encouraged by the first surgeon I spoke with to get a second opinion, but as he said, Don't waste too much time as it is of the essence that you take action. Cancer never sleeps. Sounds as though it is discovered early so you will still fight but will win!
Steve
SCC right side BOT/FOM; DX 1-25-06; Neck dissection/25% of tongue removed 2-17-06. Stage 2 Recurrence 7-06: IMRTX35 & 3X Cisplatin ended 10-18-06. Tumor found 03/18/13; Partial Glossectomy 03/28/13 left lateral tongue. Nov. 2014; headaches,lump on left side of throat. Radical Neck Dissection 12-17-14; Tumor into nerves/jugular; Surgery successful, IMRTX30 & 7X Erbotux. Scan 06-03-15; NED! 06-02-16; Mets to left Humerus bone and lesion on lungs-here We go again! Never, Ever Give Up!
**** PASSED AWAY 10/8/16 ****
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