#39909 03-26-2006 03:48 PM | Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 22 Member | OP  Member
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 22 | In an unusual twist, the local ENT who was going to perform the surgery on my father changed his mind and referred us to a doctor over at Moffett who evidently has a great deal of experience with base of tongue lesions.
So, we are off to Tampa, surgery is scheduled for early Thursday morning; radical neck dissection, removal of lesion at base of tongue, a trach, PEG, etc.
Needless to say, we are anxious about what is to come.
Thank you all for responding to my questions and thank you Brian for providing this wonderful forum, I will post an update next week.
Scott
Father diagnosed 3/06, Poorly Differentiated Carcinosarcoma BOT Primary. T3N2bM0
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#39910 03-26-2006 04:36 PM | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Hi Scott,
Good luck on Thursday. My prayers are with you, your father and all of your family.
Looking forward to good news during his recovery.
Jerry
Jerry
Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.
"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"
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#39911 03-26-2006 04:47 PM | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 80 Senior Member (75+ posts) | | Senior Member (75+ posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 80 | Scott,
When I had my surgery, my local ENT also referred us on to a WONDEFUL surgeon. I was always impressed he knew his limits and when to refer to someone with more experience.
Are you going to have a chance to meet the surgeon and ask questions, etc.. prior to the surgery?
Best wishes to your Dad!!
Jennifer
Jennifer
Stage II (T2N0M0) SCC diag 4/21/05; partial glossectomy & selective neck dissection (good margins and lymyph nodes negative), jaw split, 1/3 of tongue removed, free flap from left forearm - 5/23/05; 42 years old at diagnosis
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#39912 03-27-2006 12:40 AM | Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 26 Contributing Member (25+ posts) | | Contributing Member (25+ posts)
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 26 | Good luck!! I just had this done a month ago and needless to say, I am ok. Just keep a positive attitude, which I know is sometimes hard to do!!
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