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#75973 06-20-2008 02:27 PM | Joined: May 2008 Posts: 219 Platinum Member (200+ posts) | | Platinum Member (200+ posts)
Joined: May 2008 Posts: 219 | I have to have a fine needle aspiration biopsy done Monday on my enlarged thyroid and a node on the right side of my throat, (opposite side of where I had tonsil removed). My question is : Has any of you had that procedure done and do they put you to sleep or numb the area to do this, and if not is it painful? Thank you, Angel
SCC left tonsil, tonsillectomy with additional tissue removed 06/10/08, a few teeth on top left side removed 09/05/08,recurrence before treatment started at BOT and tonsil area, 35 IMRT treatments began 10/15/08, and Cisplatin IV (began10/16/08) weekly for duration of radiation.
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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 | They will numb the area. Tell them to make sure it's numb before they start. It really isn't bad. Good luck with the results. I think the worst part was looking at the needle. LOL I had to close my eyes.
Since posting this. UPMC, Pittsburgh, Oct 2011 until Jan. I averaged about 2 to 3 surgeries a week there. w Can't have jaw made as bone is deteroriating steaily that is left in jaw. Mersa is to blame. Feeding tube . Had trach for 4mos. Got it out April.
--- Passed away 5/14/14, will be greatly missed by everyone here
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Joined: May 2008 Posts: 219 | Thank you so much. I definately will make sure I don't look at the needle. Angel
SCC left tonsil, tonsillectomy with additional tissue removed 06/10/08, a few teeth on top left side removed 09/05/08,recurrence before treatment started at BOT and tonsil area, 35 IMRT treatments began 10/15/08, and Cisplatin IV (began10/16/08) weekly for duration of radiation.
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