Frank,

I tried to summarize in my signature block. As I learn more abbreviations, I'll modify. At this point I don't know how much info is too much or too little. Today, the surgeon told us that some radiation was indicated by the findings. Should start in another 4 wks. She will return in 2 wks. for another follow-up with him. He is referring her to Radiation Oncology. Couldn't sleep so up posting. Feeling my way through this.

Carol



mother of 43 yr-old female,
post-op Dx: SCC rt.tonsil,non-ker.type,poorly diff.T2,N2,MO,stage IVA
1. Transoral CO2 laser partial glossectomy
2. Transoral CO2 laser pharyngectomy
3. Bilateral neck dissections
4. Microlaryngoscopy