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Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 61 | [quote=angels1313]Simple Gifts I read they took out both of your tonsils. Was that due to scc in both tonsils? Angel [/quote]
Angel, the second tonsil was removed because after the original surgery the CT scan "lit" up in that area. It was easier to remove the whole tonsil and have it tested then go in looking for something. My ENT implied that it was typical for cancer to be in the tonsil. The tonsil tested fine - he assumed I just had some bacteria or something.
SCC, right tonsil, T1N0MO, G3, HPV-33 positive, 7 wks IMRT 2/21/07-4/13/07, 48 year old female when diagnosed, non-smoker, weekend wine drinker, tumor and both tonsils removed. Ethyol for 3 weeks; no peg; only minimal longterm side effects
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