I missed the earlier posts, but I was given the option after my surgery on radiation, and chose not to. I am monitored closely for any recurrence, and so far so good. I had no node involvement when they did the neck dissection (false positive on the PET with contrast).


Tina
Diag: Aug. 13/12
T3N0M0
50% + glossectomy and bilateral radical neck dissection, removal of nodes zones I - V
Surgery October 11/12
Chemo/rad on hold due to clear margins and nodes
Sept 21/13 clear CT with anomaly thought to be the artery, being watched closely.
Dec 16/13 - anomaly confirmed artery, all clear
nickname: "get 'r done"
Plans: kick cancer's butt