OP Supporting Member (50+ posts) Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 78 | Here comes complete end of diagnosis. Finalized the treatment blueprint today with a highly experienced (and admirable) team after a month of nationwide opinion hunt at multiple CCCs.
Surgery on tongue One side neck dissection Reconstruction (Free Flap, not an option, its mandatory)
Will keep you posted after that. Special thanks to OCF and all respected members here for their support
Ankur, 37, T1N2M0 12/13: Biopsy and results 01/14: Partial Hemiglossectomy (1/3 tongue) and a Flap Reconstruction Right neck dissection. 3/42 nodes positive and removed Speech (80%) and swallow (100%) restored within 5 weeks after surgery(3/1/14) 03/14: 30 IMRT Appointments Started 3/17 (No CT) 04/14: Radiation treatments completed 07/14: PET - All Clear |