Hi. Your type of cancer seems to be similar to what they've told me about mine. I'm going to MD Anderson for a segmental mandibulectomy, neck dissection, and have been told I have squamous cell carcinoma of the right lower alveolar ridge, stage T4N0M0 (however this is presurgery so this staging will probably change). the CT scan was clear and I'm scheduled for surgery June 15 (just a few days). I'm 57 years old and ready to get going with this process so I can get back to my real life. LOL Do you have any info or advice for me.


Debra 57 y/o female,
5-2-11 dig. Scc well diff invasive gum cancer
5-17-11 consult MD Anderson
6-15-11 mandibulectomy, w/fibula free flap, rem all teeth, neck diss removal 75 nodes one side, IRMTx30, 1.2cm submucosal tumor invading tooth socket. cT4N0M0 (IVb)
1-24-12 clear CT scans to date