All,

I just read research in 2014 that shows sparing the submandibular gland during contralateral radiation is "feasible and safe." We're zapping my 'good side' (3 weeks left) and I'm wondering if I could spare myself some of the dry mouth if I said, "That's enough." My radiation oncologist has yet to get back to me but I am sure he will say, "It's not advisable." UW in Seattle has been sparing the cSMG since 2006 where possible. Anyone more educated than I am have an opinion?

Thank you in advance,



Jay

--2003 SCC Left lateral tongue
T-I
Partial Glossectomy
--2015 SCC Left lateral tongue
T-II N-0 M-0
Partial Glossectomy SND
--1/30/18 SCC T-IV N-0 M-0
Segmental Mandibulectomy, Partial Glossectomy,
Fibular Free Flap (failed)
Emergency flap surgery (partial success)
Leech therapy (partial success)
M.I. in hospital 2 90% blockages
2 stents inserted
--3/2/18 Pec Flap
RAD IMRT 35 (in progress)
Chemo 7 doses Cisplatin (in progress)