 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 2,152 | Michelle,
Where is he being treated? Is it a CCC or at least a CC. If not, you may want to seek a seek a second opinion at one. You have sevral in your area.
Did they remove the lump when they did the surgery or just biospy a piece of it? Did he have a neck dissection and that is why the drain hole?
Yes, I think they should be telling you more about what to expect in the treatment. Not knowing what to expect only raises the anxiety level.
Take care,
Eileen
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Aug 1997 unknown primary, Stage III
mets to 1 lymph node in neck; rt ND, 36 XRT rad
Aug 2001 tiny tumor on larynx, Stage I total laryngectomy; left ND
June 5, 2010 dx early stage breast cancer
June 9, 2011 SCC 1.5 cm hypo pharynx, 70% P-16 positive, no mets, Stage I
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