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Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,384 Likes: 1 | Hello Collie, Welcome
I think you have a good feel for things. A second opinion is a good idea before surgery. If it turn out that surgery (neck dissection) is required, don't fear it. The surgery and recovery are not all that bad. Radiation is much worse and he has that behind him.
I am happy about the teeth as well. From what I have heard, tonsils are not usually removed unless the primary tumor was in or near them. A tonsillectomy is not fun as an adult.
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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