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| | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 54 Supporting Member (50+ posts) | | Supporting Member (50+ posts) Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 54 | Hi- I am going to have a follow up with my oncologist in a few days. But basically I may have brachytherapy or the choice to do nothing more (potentially).
Anyone have this type of radiation for 4-5 days? What was your experience like?
I am not thrilled about going to the hospital for this (in fact I am very stressed). But I like that it would be over in about 5 days.
Age 44. Diagnosed at 34 (2006) with T1N0 SCC tongue on right side. Neck dissed & 6 weeks Radiation. 30% tongue removed. Never smoked; 2nd recurrence 1/2013 on left side. Surgery to remove 2/2013 forearm flap/neck dissec T1N0; brachytherapy 4/2013; 3rd recurrence 11/2015 mandibulectomy for jaw bone cancer Stage IV/no lymph node involvement
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