I have a small residual lump from a large, swollen lymph node. I'm 2 months post-Tx (7 weeks radiation, 70 doses incl IMRT, plus chemo). On a follow-up visit this past week, my RO palpated my lump. It didn't faze him in the least. "Good progress," he said. I will see my onc in about a week and of course will ask her opinion too. But the bottom line is, while concern and vigilance are absolutely warranted, you might want to reserve judgment before you start worrying in overdrive. Get a consensus from the professionals first.
Age 61, stg IV SCC (tonsillar, invasive at back of tongue, spread to neck lymph nodes); Dx Nov. 2008, nonsmoker since 1974, very light drinker, no other health issues; no surgery, no PEG, 4 cycles chemo (TPF), then weekly chemo + 7 weeks radiation (2 per day) incl IMRT = 70 doses total, done 6/4/09
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