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Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 90 | I am not completely positive but I think cervical spread in this case means it had spread to the lymph nodes in his neck. These nodes are referred to as cervical nodes. Also does anyone know if Bobby had SCC or a different cell type such as adenocarcinoma?
Caregiver to Father:Stage III unknown primary; modified left side neck dissection 2/2006; 8 wk trmts of Erbitux 3/2006 with-37 radition treatments; 11.2010; biopsy of base of tongue results questionable. 9.2013 tumor on left side of tongue; squamous cell cancer. 10.2.2013 Hemiglossectomy(1/2 tongue removed) with reconstruct tongue using left thigh tissue;surgery included IORT.
25 additional IMRT radiation trtmts & 5 wks/chemo. Carbo & Taxol combo.NPO;100% PEG depend;aspiration pneumonia 3/2014
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