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 Joined:  Sep 2016 Posts: 3 |  Just a quick intro - recently diagnosed with intermediate grade mucoepidermoid carcinoma (stage 1, maybe 2). found through pathology of a cyst they thought was a epidermoid cyst behind my ear. About 20 days in researching treatment. Radiation vs Surgery. I have 3 kids (8, 6, 4) that are always entertaining and never a dull moment.
   diagnosed 9-1-16
 intermediate grade
 mucoepidermoid carcinoma
 researching treatment
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 Joined:  Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 8 |  Welcome to OCF!  You have found the very best place to get info and support.  We will help you get thru this.
 
 I'll comment more on your other post.
  Christine
 SCC 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    |  |  |      |      | Forums23 Topics18,278 Posts197,204 Members13,412 |  | Most Online2,371Sep 11th, 2025
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