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Well today is Wednesday this time last week I was very happy I was up flipping out I couldn't breathe. Well as we know we can with the trake,lol. Got passed most of that. Had lower right jaw removed not sure on number of lymph nodes in neck. The surgeon removed little more then needed all bio. Came back clear. Great news for me.. Then I didn't pass the die test so going to short term living for a week ,just to much to handle with trake feeding tube blood drains and walking boot with walker. That apple juice was so good.. Hope to pass next week


just found out I have squamous cell cancer 11/11/14
stage 4 lower right jaw bone 11/21/14
stage 2 lymph node 11/21/14
surgery 12/30/14 16 hour. Removed lower right jaw. All lymph nodes from right side of neck,and checked some on left side. The margins all came back clear. Radiation and chemo next
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Sounds like you are doing well. give yourself time to heal... hugs.


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Glad you're through all that, you sound like a very courageous and upbeat person. We're all pulling for you.

Sending every good vibe your way!


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Hang in there. You sound good considering going through all the surgery and such. Let's get past this week and push onward!


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Week 2 after I got out of hospital,I went to a short term living home for a little help. I go back to the Dr. In 2 days,hope to get walking boot off. And feeding tube but not sure about that. They put a strap with a button over the hole in my neck. Does that mean another step closer to that glass of water. Plus really hoping to go home!


just found out I have squamous cell cancer 11/11/14
stage 4 lower right jaw bone 11/21/14
stage 2 lymph node 11/21/14
surgery 12/30/14 16 hour. Removed lower right jaw. All lymph nodes from right side of neck,and checked some on left side. The margins all came back clear. Radiation and chemo next
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Well went to Dr. Appointment today. No more trake tube,removed all drains I had left,no more walking boot. So that leaves me with feeding tube,cause I failed swallowing test,I'm about 14 days out of surgery. Still have a good nit of swelling in mouth. She made another appointment 3 weeks from now. Looking at about 5 weeks post surgery then. Was wondering is this normal? They say everything looks good healing good,just kinda down I guess. If you don't mind me asking how long did it take some of you guys to pass swallow test,thanks


just found out I have squamous cell cancer 11/11/14
stage 4 lower right jaw bone 11/21/14
stage 2 lymph node 11/21/14
surgery 12/30/14 16 hour. Removed lower right jaw. All lymph nodes from right side of neck,and checked some on left side. The margins all came back clear. Radiation and chemo next
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Wasamason

I remember my mother failing the swallow test before she left the hospital. I had to bring her back to the hospital at about 6 weeks post surgery and another test was done. She then past it.

Don't worry just give your self time to heal and you will do fine in a couple of weeks.

Good luck with your recovery
Heidi


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Mandiblctmy 3/25/2014
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MRI 9/3/2014
25mm lobulated recurrence left mandible/floor of mouth carcinoma
9/23/14 Salvage Surgery
MET(s)
9/23/14 Salvage Surgery Not Successful
Chemo Recommended
1st Round of Cisplatin Chemo Started 10/20/14
Cisplatin stopped 11/20/14. Side affects to bad.
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It sounds like you are recovering amazingly fast for the major surgery you just had. Congrats on all the tubes and drains being removed! In 3 more weeks the swelling will have gone down much more and hopefully you can pass the swallow test.

Best wishes!


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Thanks. They say everything is going great then I fail swallow test. Is 14 days post surgery soon to past. Just wondering where I fall with others who had this done


just found out I have squamous cell cancer 11/11/14
stage 4 lower right jaw bone 11/21/14
stage 2 lymph node 11/21/14
surgery 12/30/14 16 hour. Removed lower right jaw. All lymph nodes from right side of neck,and checked some on left side. The margins all came back clear. Radiation and chemo next
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I failed two of them. Never passed. Gained all my weight back then lost a tad to where I felt best. When I choke it's when I've done something stupid.


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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