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Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,128 | Elle, one of the things I've learned here is that it is very important to be treated at a Comprehensive Cancer Center because they see a LOT of cancer and they have a gathering of medical experts, called a Tumor Board, who will look at YOUR case from a number of different angles as to the best treatments. Here's the List; scads of them in Calif: http://www.oralcancerfoundation.org/resources/cancer_centers.htm
Age 67 1/2
Ventral Tongue SCC T2N0M0G1 10/05
Anterior Tongue SCC T2N0M0G2 6/08
Base of Tongue SCC T2N0M0G2 12/08
Three partial glossectomy (10/05,11/05,6/08), PEG, 37 XRT 66.6 Gy 1/06
Neck dissection, trach, PEG & forearm free flap (6/08)
Total glossectomy, trach, PEG & thigh free flap (12/08)
On August 21, 2010 at 9:20 am, Pete went off to play with the ratties in the sky.
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Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Pino,
You should start your own thread as your questions will get lost here in Elle's thread. It will be much easier for you to follow your posts and the answers that way.
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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Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | Pino,
I can not really tell what treatment you have already had?
How many Gys of radiation did you receive?
Why are you thinking you need more radiation?
Why are your doctors suggesting additional treatments?
The short answer to the re radiation question is yes some doctors are now re radiating patients so it is possible.
David
Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.
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