 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,409 Likes: 1 | As it was explained to me, there are so many other nodes in the body that removing a portion of them won't do any harm, i.e. the others take over. I had all the nodes on the left side of my neck removed 5 years ago and if anything I've been healthier (from an infection point of view) since than I was before. Please keep us updated on your brother's progress. I see the surgery was scheduled for yesterday, we'd all love to hear how he's doing.
Sending good vibes your way!
David 2
SCC of occult origin 1/09 (age 55)| Stage III TXN1M0 | HPV 16+, non-smoker, moderate drinker | Modified radical neck dissection 3/09 | 31 days IMRT finished 6/09 | Hit 15 years all clear in 6/24 | Radiation Fibrosis Syndrome kicked in a few years after treatment and has been progressing since | Prostate cancer diagnosis 10/18
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