Well this was a SURPRISE....Squamous cell carcinoma ON THE IMPLANT GRAFT from my arm....almost 19 years later having no previous concerns....so what are the options? So much has changed! I previously had surgery only (radical neck dissection and arm graft)Now its like a sales game....radiation? surgery? Both....nothing? Any and all comments and thoughts appreciated.This was found on a yearly check up that the original surgeon from 1996 had been a supporter of...I had NO IDEA anything was wrong! By the way ...this forum was a savior for me back then and I hope not much has changed in the wonderful folks who supported us before!
Brooklyn Bridge...beat once will beat again!
Unresolved sore throat Biopsy SCC Stag 4 base of tongue RX RND Free Fore arm Flap 06/96 Age 40 No MET No RAD Clear until 01/15 Biopsy on Flap Implant MRI Diagnosis SCC- Contained to Flap Implant RX Repeat of Original Surgery Age now -59 years Non -Smoker Social Drinker Pre new surgery Lung CT and Chest X Ray Typical pre op blood,EKG etc NUMEROUS consultations
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