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Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,163 | Sounds like your doing well Betsy!! Remember to measure your progress in weeks not days. If you do have radiation ask your doctor what type you will receive? Reguler or IMRT. Kind of like comparing a shotgun approach (reguler) or a sniper rifle (IMRT). The side effects of IMRT can be much less than the other. Not all qualify for IMRT.
I had a pectoral flap so I can't comment on your
type.
Good luck on your pathlogy report!!!
All My Best, Danny Boy
Daniel Bogan DX 7/16/03 Right tonsil,SCC T4NOMO. right side neck disection, IMRT Radiation x 33.
Recurrance in June 05 in right tonsil area. Now receiving palliative chemo (Erbitux) starting 3/9/06
Our good friend and loved member of the forum has passed away RIP Dannyboy 7-16-2006
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