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Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | Gary,
I feel for you.
There are many here that have had both sides done but usually pre Tx and I hope you hear from some. It sounds like they will not be doing a Radical ND but just popping out the affected nodes so the less damage to your nerves, muscles and blood vessels the less long term side effects you will most likely have to deal with.
Just curious..were you a tobacco user? Did they blast both sides of your neck during rad? How far from the original positive node(s) is the one on that side of the neck now? When did your Rad end?
David
Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.
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