"OCF Canuck" Platinum Member (300+ posts) Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 381 | Galana, I went through the exact same appointments, and they gave me the option of doing rads or not. I chose not for various reasons (it was a surprisingly hard decision to make).
I donated a kidney to my dad 11 years ago, so while I don't have the immuno-suppressants, I was very vigilant about everyone knowing about potential meds, etc., that could damage my one remaining kidney. I suggest you bring someone with you to all the appointments as well as a list of your meds - an advocate and second set of ears is always helpful.
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
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