#26267 04-06-2004 08:00 AM | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,244 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | OP  Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,244 | After my biopsies I read part of my notes... unside down... one good thing about having working in a print factory... There was only a nurse around, no Doc so couldn't ask the right questions... It stated the "mucosa bleeds on palpatation" Question ??? Should It?? Can anyone help? Long time before results are in..
Thanks All
Helen
SCC Base of tongue, (TISN0M0) laser surgery, 10/01 and 05/03 no clear margins. Radial free flap graft to tonsil pillar, partial glossectomy, left neck dissection 08/04
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#26268 04-06-2004 08:54 AM | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 162 Gold Member (100+ posts) | | Gold Member (100+ posts)
Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 162 | "A mucosa is moist tissue that lines some organs and body cavities (such as nose, mouth, lungs) and secretes mucous (a thick fluid)." No, your mucosa shouldn't bleed on palpatation. However, this can be a common complication associated with mucositis -- which is a common complication associated with chemo and radiation treatment. Make sure you are meticulouosly maintaining your oral hygiene and discuss if further with your health care professional.
-Brett
Base of Tongue SCC. Stage IV, T1N2bM0. Diagnosed 25 July 2003.
Treated with 6 weeks induction chemo -- Taxol & Carboplatin once a week followed with 30 fractions IMRT, 10 fields per fraction over 6 more weeks. Recurrence October 2005.
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#26269 04-06-2004 09:07 PM | Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 3,552 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 3,552 | I hacked up blood and dead tissue for months after I finished radiation treatment. They have to write all of their observations on your chart. I would ask the doctor just for peace of mind but as Brett stated, it is a common side effect.
Gary Allsebrook
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Dx 11/22/02, SCC, 6 x 3 cm Polypoid tumor, rt tonsil, Stage III/IVA, T3N0M0 G1/2
Tx 1/28/03 - 3/19/03, Cisplatin ct x2, IMRT, bilateral, with boost, x35(69.96Gy)
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"You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes" (James 4:14 NIV)
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#26270 04-07-2004 01:04 AM | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,244 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | OP Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,244 | My problem is that I have not had radiation or chemo.. I have had 2 lots of lasar surgery over the last 2 years with assorted biopsies along the way.. the latest yesterday... will have to wait until the 19th of April for the results.. Will ask more then.
Thanks
Helen
SCC Base of tongue, (TISN0M0) laser surgery, 10/01 and 05/03 no clear margins. Radial free flap graft to tonsil pillar, partial glossectomy, left neck dissection 08/04
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