#19548 01-31-2006 02:51 AM | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 417 "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts) | OP  "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts)
Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 417 | I have, for the past few weeks, gone through a series of imaging tests. Last Monday I had a CT guided small needle biopsy.
Squaemus cells were present in the tissue harvested. The recent PET and Anatomical CT W/Contrast indicates tissue involved at level 4 (low next closer to clavicle) and tissue (nodes) surrounding the trachea (in chest) at the bronchial branch.
Surgery appears to be the only option. I return next Monday after all the residents, attendings, etc. Have had a chance to confer and see how to approach this neck and chest surgery. The CT indicates that the neck tissue is attached to a major artery and another major vessel.
Any Input...
Darrell
Stage 3, T3,N1,M0,SCC, Base of Tongue. No Surgery, Radiationx39, Chemo, Taxol & Carboplatin Weekly 8 Treatments 2004. Age 60. Recurrence 2/06, SCC, Chest & Neck (Sub clavean), Remission 8/06. Recurrence SCC 12/10/06 Chest.
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#19549 01-31-2006 03:39 AM | Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 6 Member | | Member
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 6 | I too have just reveived the results of a PET scan which show several metastices in the lungs. It started in the tongue and initial sugery to remove was thought to be successful but was in transit to a spot under the jaw. Combined radio and chemo (twice daily for 7 weeks)did not kill the tumour under the jaw which now appears to be the source of metastices. I am seeing the radio-oncologist tomorrow about the options - it seems tat both radiotherapy to the lungs and surgery are options. | | |
#19550 01-31-2006 02:36 PM | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,676 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,676 | Darrell and Frances, John is in the same boat with you. So lets fight this one together. Amy
CGtoJohn:SCC Flr of Mouth.Dx 3\05. Surg.4\05.T3NOMO.IMRTx30. Recur Dx 1\06.Surg 2\06. Chemo: 4 Cycles of Carbo\Taxol:on Erbitux for 7 mo. Lost our battle 2-23-07- But not the will to fight this disease
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#19551 01-31-2006 03:50 PM | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 528 "OCF Down Under" "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | | "OCF Down Under" "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 528 | Dear Darrell
It is distressing to read that you will have to undergo more treatment after what you have already been through. Very tough for you and your family.
I can't offer practical advice but I am thinking of you and wish you a successful outcome.
Love and light from Helen
RHTonsil SCC Stage IV tx completed May 03
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#19552 01-31-2006 05:11 PM | Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,627 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,627 | Darrell,
I, like Helen, can't offer you any advice other then to explore all options. I just wanted to offer my support.
Also, best of luck to Frances as she faces another battle.
SCC Left Mandible. Jaw replaced with bone from leg. Neck disection, 37 radiation treatments. Recurrence 8-28-07, stage 2, tongue. One third of tongue removed 10-4-07. 5-23-08 chemo started for tumor behind swallowing passage, Our good friend and much loved OCF member Minnie has been lost to the disease (RIP 10-29-08). We will all miss her greatly.
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#19553 01-31-2006 06:34 PM | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 306 Platinum Member (300+ posts) | | Platinum Member (300+ posts)
Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 306 | Darrell, Like the others, I can offer no wisdom. Your treatment was much like mine. My heart goes out to you. I offer my support and prayers. Let us know what you learn from the medicos. Be strong. Tom
SCC BOT, mets to neck, T4.
From 3/03: 10wks daily multi-drug chemo,
Then daily chemo with twice daily IMRT for 12 weeks - week on, week off. No surgery. New lung primary 12/07. Searching out tx options.
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#19554 02-01-2006 12:47 AM | Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,019 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,019 | Darrell and Frances, My heart is also with you as you face new battles. Please keep us informed as you make your decisions and let us be of what support we can here.
Nelie
SCC(T2N0M0) part.glossectomy & neck dissect 2/9/05 & 2/25/05.33 IMRT(66 Gy),2 Cisplatin ended 06/03/05.Stage I breast cancer treated 2/05-11/05.Surgery to remove esophageal stricture 07/06, still having dilatations to keep esophagus open.Dysphagia. "When you're going through hell, keep going"
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#19555 02-01-2006 04:06 AM | Joined: May 2003 Posts: 928 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 928 | Amy,Darrell and Frances.
You are in our hearts and, if wishful thinking could do it, you would not be having to go through this nightmare again.
We are with you all the way guys.
Marica
Caregiver to husband Pete, Dx 4/03 SCC Base of Tongue Stage IV. Chemo /Rad no surgery. Treatment finished 8/03. Doing great!
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#19556 02-01-2006 05:52 AM | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 105 Gold Member (100+ posts) | | Gold Member (100+ posts)
Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 105 | Darrell, Frances and Amy,
Please know that we are thinking of you and yours as you face additional treatments. I wish nothing but the best for all of you. We're beside you every step of the way.
John
SCC base of tongue. Diagnosed as stage IV, Sept. '04. Partial glossectomy, Radical neck dissection left side, 37 Radiation sessions, Chemo x 7 weeks. Finished treatments January '05. Cancer surivor!
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#19557 02-01-2006 08:28 AM | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 307 Platinum Member (300+ posts) | | Platinum Member (300+ posts)
Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 307 | Darrell, Frances and Amy,
We are ALL in this fight with you. Please keep us updated on how the additional treatments are going. I'm sending positive vibes to all of you. I hate this disease....
Hugs to all of you,
Shelley
Caregiver to husband Ron. Throat Cancer. Finished 35 radiation treatments on 11/21/04. 8/2/11 small lesion on lower gum, laser Procedure to remove. 3/6/12 Doc. removed another lesion on outside of his neck. Did a skin graft from his chest to replace the skin on his neck. Went to Heaven on 6/24/12.
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