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Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 382 Likes: 3 | John-
When anyone says wait a month and see what happens to a node that is already enlarged it makes me really nervous. This cancer is so aggressive - it can spread quite quickly to other nodes. I had one enlarged and it wasn't until they did the neck dissection removing 54 that the pathologist found two more that did not show up on scans.
A neck dissection is very survivable. The after effects are pretty minor compared to living. It may be worth the peace of mind to know it hasn't spread! - Kris
SCC Stage IV left tonsil neck disection 3/02 radiation finished 6/02 chemo finished 9/02
Stage 2A left breast cancer 3/09, chemo and radiation, finished treatment 2/7/10 -Stage 2 right beast cancer 10/14 chemo and radiation
Every day is still a gift :-)
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