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Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 349 Likes: 2 | I just want to put my vote in that you explore IMRT versus conventional XRT.
IF your condition is compatable with IMRT, everything I've read supports it for pin-pointed accuracy and reduced side-effects.
Just something else to consider while you're making treatment decisions.
Also, I had my surgery first (June/July) and the scars were fine. (Before radiation;) I think if you have a talented surgeon, it will go fine. I was VERY apprehensive about having my surgery (people on here can tell you about my ordeal:), but in retrospect I am glad I had the surgery, and think it's long term negative impact will be minimal.
Michael | 53 | SCC | Right Tonsil | Dx'd: 06-10-05 | STAGE IV, T3N2bM0 | 3 Nodes R Side | MRND & Tonsillectomy 06/29/05 Dr Fee/Stanford | 8 wks Rad/Chemo startd August 15th @ MSKCC, NY | Tx Ended: 09-27-05 | Cancer free at 16+ Yrs | After-Effects of Tx: Thyroid function is 0, ok salivary function, tinnitus, some scars, neck/face asymmetry, gastric reflux. 2017 dysphagia, L Carotid stent / 2019, R Carotid occluded not eligible for stent.2022 dental issues, possible ORN, memory/recall challenges.
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