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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Ive had a mandibulectomy so know how invasive and difficult this type of surgery can be. Recovery can be a very long, painful process.
I would suggest to give yourself the very best chance to beat this, go to a major cancer center ASAP. If you are already at one, then you are ahead of the game. This is a serious problem and requires the top doctors and a whole team based approach to build an effective treatment plan.
The docs will need to hit this hard. Unfortunately another surgery could be part of the treatment plan. Rads with chemo will probably be included as well. Its not easy but it can be done so dont give up. Take care of this right away to give yourself the very best chances for success.
Best wishes!!!
ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive  | | |
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