I was stage IV left mandible, and I went surgery and radiation.The radiation was precationary since there were 56 nodes taken, none showing anything. I went through the agonoy of radiation to give myself the absolute best possible chances, since the tumor was confined.

Again, the Doctors suggested this would be the tough route in the short term, with the best possible outcome. It was miserable, and I'm only now starting to feel even a little bit like my old self....hopefully I've gotten myself a new lease on life though
Wayne


SCC left mandible TIVN0M0 40% of jaw removed, rebuilt using fibula, titanium and tissue from forearm.June 06. 30 IMRT Aug.-Oct. 06