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Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 49 | Very true about the post RT ND. T's tumors were shrunk by tx and RT...the ND followed to remove dead tissue(tumors) and any "left over" SCC. There is always a risk of mets with surgery but, you have to outweigh the +++ vs. the ---. Because the tx is still working after tx, they proceed carefully. If you are at a CCC, you are doing good.
Donna
Caregiver to Hubby,Stage IVb, SCC to left tonsil, Mets to nodes, Tonsillectomy, Cisplatin,Taxotere,5FU x 3, IMRT 33 Rads + Carbo x 6, RND 03/09--Dx NHLymphoma 04/09, CT of chest, stom, pel--all clear, 05/09 Pet--all clear, 08/09 Pet--all clear
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