 Supporting Member (50+ posts)
Joined: May 2006 Posts: 57 | I've never known of the two being connected, but then again, I'm not a doctor. I would be sure to address any questions you have to the experts.
If you are in a situation where surgery is needed, regardless of the cause, they will often take the biopsy then. There is no need to put you through two separate procedures.
I hope this helps somewhat, and that everything you wish for comes true.
Love,
Mandi
Stage III tonsil, Dx 8/14/2002,chemo and rad...reoccurance 8/3/07,Base of Tongue,vocal cords,stage IVA,total larynectomy and glossectomy 9/4/07 with pec flap...reoccurance Nov. '08 and Feb. '09 (positive margins remained after each operation) Second pec flap May 7, 2009. Still positive margins.
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