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Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 383 | Patricia:
Don't eer give up on anything. I'm almost five years out (YAY) and my taste and saliva production seem to keep improving (Slowly, but improving). My Surgeon said that what physically can't change in my body I can continue to adapt to.
As everyone is saying, keep pressing on! Best Wishes.
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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