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ginny7777
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posted January 22, 2005 08:56 AM
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I did go to the oncologist I found that is a friend of my brother-in-law. He is launching a
full battle plan. I am to go next thursday for a
complete body pet scan, then back to him and also
to a radiologist all before the surgery. He confirmed that the tumor is growing back, but would not reschedule the tongue surgery until we have the results of the pet scan, so I still have a lot of unanswered questions as to what is to come. He was VERY interested to find out that I have always had a higher number of mouth ulcers for unexplained reasons. Is this common among non-tobacco users with oral cancers? I'd like to sell my business & retire, but cannot find a buyer so I am trying to find a replacement for the next 4 months, does that sound about right as a recoup time? Thanks
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Posts: 3 | From: alabama | Registered: Jan 2005 | IP: Logged
Mark, 21 Year survivor, SCC right tonsil, 3 nodes positive, one with extra-capsular spread. I never asked what stage (would have scared me anyway) Right side tonsillectomy, radical neck dissection right side, maximum radiation to both sides, no chemo, no PEG, age 40 when diagnosed.
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