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Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 489 | Charm and Pete that is exactly what I wanted to hear!! I just know that they can't get a tube in my airway anymore and with all of this other swelling becuase of the lovely infection it would be a real mess.
I just would like a tube that worked more reliably again since it would appear that I will have it for a little while longer.
I am very lucky to have you guys on my team. Thank you.
Patty
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SCC Floor of Mouth 7/06
9/06 Surgery, bilateral neck dissection, 58 nodes clear PT2pN0pMx
35 rad 2006
Recurred 6/08, 1 Carboplatin, 1 Cisplatin
Surgery 9/08 - Total glossectomy, free flap from pectoral muscle, left mandible replaced using fibula
35 IMRT & Erbitux 11/08
4/15/09 recurrence
6/1/09 passed away, rest in peace
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