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Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 53 | Christine,
Do you think this is different from my squamous cell carcinoma which started in my gums but also spread to the roof of my mouth? I know that melanoma begins in the lower cells of the epidermis, but wondered if it might actually be the same diagnosis. I guess she will find out more in her appointment on Friday.
Karen
Teacher Karen
DX: SCC of right maxillary alveolar ridge, 9/2010.
Surgery 11/2010, removal of 4 teeth and gum.
Surgery 11/2012, removal of 3 teeth and gum.
IMRT 1/2013-2/2013
Surgery 1/2015 retromolar trigone resection; removal of 1 tooth and gum.
Surgery 10/2015 left modified radical neck dissection, inferior parotidectomy, external carotid artery resection.
Cetuximab based chemoradiation 64.8 Gy to resection bed.
Surgery 6/19/2018 Right inferior maxillectomy, bilateral low palate resection
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