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| | Joined: May 2011 Posts: 287 Gold Member (200+ posts) |  Gold Member (200+ posts)
Joined: May 2011 Posts: 287 | Lisa, I believe you fear of a recurrence. If that is the case let me tell you that we have people out there who are several years out of treatment and enjoying the life. If you are having any symptoms that you recognize from your prior experience, share with your Oncologist and get a scan done.
Do not let worry and fear steal your precious life that you got back after treatment.
All the best.
Father; 67 yrs; RIP: 2012/05/26
TX:SCC pT2N1M0G2;Glossectomy+SND+CCRT(59.3Gy+6xCis.)[2009]
TX:Nodal Mets; 3xDCF[2011/05/05]
TX: RND + PMMC Flap[2011/07/11]
DX:SCC PNI+ECE
TX:Re-RT 60Gy[2011/09/21]
TX:Gefitinib 250mg[2011/12/18]
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Joined: May 2013 Posts: 134 | I very proudly told everyone who would listen that I was NOT going to be one of those people who think every little pain is the cancer coming back. I was mistaken...
I ended up with a clogged salivary gland that had me scared to death. After I found out what it was I knew I had to change. My cancer is probably not coming back but there is a very small chance it could. So I decided:
1) I will eat and drink healthier (in moderation). I'm not going crazy with my diet and still consume things I enjoy that may be frivolous BUT do it in moderation
2) I am going to do my best to stay in as good physical condition as I can manage. If it comes back I'm ready to fight. If it doesn't, hey I feel great!
3) I maintain scheduled check ups with my GP and the ENT that saved my life. Coming changes will discharge me from oncology follow ups soon but the more people who see you more frequently will help you not worry about aches and pains.
Do not let this stupid disease steal your peace!
Dx March 2011 via FNA (49 yrs old)
SCC BoT
HPV+ exact strain unknown
Stage IVa T3N2cM0
Cisplatin x 3, IMRT x 40 (7267 cGy)
One node removed post-treatment (rad dmg)
Clean PET 10/28/11
Swallow therapy
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