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Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 42 | Annie, I think you have it covered. The check-ups are pretty simple, just the scope inside to look for anything on the surfaces. And for folks who had positive lymph nodes removed just a physical check of the external neck area.
This is the way my doctor handles it, I believe he is an expert in the field.
Nov2011Tonsil Cancer Stage3 T1N1 HPV+, Non-smoker, slight drinker
Dec2011 Radical Tonsilectomy (TORS),
Jan2012 Neck Disection areas 2,3,4
Feb2012 Opinions from 5 RO's decision for No Rads/No Chemo
Jan2013 all clear at 1 year , continue regular check-ups
Jan2014 all clear at 2 years, less frequent check-ups
Jan2015 all clear at 3 years, MRI, chest x-ray, blood work all good
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