I am a first time poster to this site. I am requesting any information that the formum post can give me about what to expect during and right after my surgery. Surgery is Wednesday, June 15. Here's what I'm having done, like i said anyone who can help will be appreciated.
Diagnosis: squamous cell carcinoma of the right lower alveolar ridge, stage T4N0M0(this will most likely change after surgery).
I'm having a segmental mandibulectomy and neck dissection. If my CT scan shows no cancer than why do I have to have a mandibulectomy?
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Last edited by ChristineB; 06-12-2011 03:28 PM. Reason: moved post
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
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