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Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 42 | Hello Texas, the tonsilectomy using the robot is about as good as it gets, given the circumstances. it took about 2weeks on pain killers, then 2 more weeks before eating, drinking, talking, was pretty good. Some subtle permanent changes in swallowing, but nothing compared to later stage situations.
Glad you caught it early, what were your symptoms?
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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