Seems like they are recommending her for a surgical procedure called a cricomyotomy. According to her speech pathologist this was a very common procedure many years ago. She has been doing therapy and daily exercises for almost 12 weeks now with no improvement so it looks like they are leaning towards surgery. From what I understand operating on radiated skin is very difficult. So I would feel most comfortable with some one very versed in this area (if an operation is indeed required.) Any recommendations? Tami
Tami Mom has Bot scc stage T1/N1= stage 3 dx 6/27/05 treatment IMRT & chemo (docetaxel, cisplatin, 5FU) ended treatment 8/22/05 Cancer free as of Feb 2006
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