1/30/13 began like every other day, then while at work around noon I coughted a blood clot, followed by bleeding. ENT's main concern stop bleeding. Next day CAT scan, tumor in brain, right tonsil, thyroid, lymph node. MRI a week later revealed no mass in brain, thank you God! 2/15 surgery to remove tonsil, ENT felt it would benign. Tonsil crumbled, only 1/2 was removed, biopsy taken. 2/22 told I have Oropharyngeal Cancer. 2/28 PET scan. 3/12 PEG surgery. 3/19 Chemo began, 1 a week for 7weeks. 3/22 Radiation began, everyday for 7 wks. 6/10 last day of treatment!!! I have been fortunate to have had alot of support, loving family, friends, co-workers. My brother encouraged me to join, I have many concerns.
Last edited by PatriciaC; 05-15-2013 02:29 PM. Reason: more staight forward
1/31/13 CAT scan right tonsil, thyroid, lymph node,brain
2/5/13 MRI brain-no tumor

2/15/13 surgery,biopsy,removed 1/2 tonsil.
2/28/13 PET, diagnosis Oropharyngeal cancer stage IV
3/12/13 PEG
3/19/13 chemo(7 total)
3/22/13 radiation(35 total)
5/10/13 last treatment
7/29/13 2nd PET scan- CLEAR!!
10/28/13 PEG removed
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