Hi Danny:

Here is the update about you I've been looking for...good luck with the ultrasound and biopsy if it comes to that.

I agree with Brian-Dave thought the neck dissection was as okay as surgery can be and was out of the hospital within a week. If you end I needing to consider this procedure, we can share every detail!

The doctors at Mass Eye & Ear here (also a major head & neck center) also let us know clearly that scans done post-radiation can be tricky to interpret and surgery more complex to perform because radiation changes the landscape of the oral cavity and neck tissues so much. This information continues to validate the need for expert eyes to be reviewing cases. Luckily, you are also at a major U.S. H&N center so that is good news!

I'm wondering if your case can be presented at tumor board rounds for review and update so many eyes can weigh in with an opinion about the latest CT? I agree with Brian about the biopsy...I would advise Dave (and hound his docs) to do the same if there is any question).

Keep us posted,

Kim