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Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 381 | Galana, I went through the exact same appointments, and they gave me the option of doing rads or not. I chose not for various reasons (it was a surprisingly hard decision to make).
I donated a kidney to my dad 11 years ago, so while I don't have the immuno-suppressants, I was very vigilant about everyone knowing about potential meds, etc., that could damage my one remaining kidney. I suggest you bring someone with you to all the appointments as well as a list of your meds - an advocate and second set of ears is always helpful.
Tina
Diag: Aug. 13/12
T3N0M0
50% + glossectomy and bilateral radical neck dissection, removal of nodes zones I - V
Surgery October 11/12
Chemo/rad on hold due to clear margins and nodes
Sept 21/13 clear CT with anomaly thought to be the artery, being watched closely.
Dec 16/13 - anomaly confirmed artery, all clear
nickname: "get 'r done"
Plans: kick cancer's butt
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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | It could take weeks to get into somewhere for a second opinion. Start making calls now to book your appointment. If you wait then you could be putting off your treatment, so dont delay.
Good luck!
ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive  | | |
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