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Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 382 Likes: 3 | Gloria,
I have had the procedure done three times. Last was about 3 years ago. The first time just the thought of having it done freaked me out! But they put you under and you only wake up with a sore throat. Not a big deal. It helped my swallowing immensely and I wished I had done it earlier! And yes because of the scar tissue you may need to repeat but worth the benefit to swallowing and not choking. If after a swallowing test this is recommended by his docs he should give it a try.
SCC Stage IV left tonsil neck disection 3/02 radiation finished 6/02 chemo finished 9/02
Stage 2A left breast cancer 3/09, chemo and radiation, finished treatment 2/7/10 -Stage 2 right beast cancer 10/14 chemo and radiation
Every day is still a gift :-)
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