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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.
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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