 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Different surgeons follow different protocols. there is no standard treatment. If you look at my signature you will see that I had a partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed. That was suggested by my surgeon and I was more than willing to go along with his reasoning for doing it.
There are many members that would disagree with that treatment option, but I am almost 6 years out and am very comfortable having had the neck dissection.
A debate MAY follow!!!!
Jerry
Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.
"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"
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