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#19138 12-16-2005 02:43 AM | Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,384 Likes: 1 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,384 Likes: 1 | Lozz, I am sorry that you have had this to deal with at such a young age. I will take a contrary view of what your doctor is saying. You didn't say how many lymph nodes were positive but radiation is advised when lymph nodes are positive. I believe you should get a second opinion from the best cancer center or large hospital you can get to. At such a young age you want to be as aggressive as you can. I wouldn't casually advise radiation, it is a serious treatment. However, it can be quite effective. A second opinion is worth the trouble, please get one soon. I am not familiar with help organizations in your area but here are a couple of sites you might be able to contact. http://www.qldcancer.com.au/ http://www.cancer.org.au/default.cfm Take care
Mark, 21 Year survivor, SCC right tonsil, 3 nodes positive, one with extra-capsular spread. I never asked what stage (would have scared me anyway) Right side tonsillectomy, radical neck dissection right side, maximum radiation to both sides, no chemo, no PEG, age 40 when diagnosed.
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