#8474 10-06-2006 06:07 PM | Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 30 Contributing Member (25+ posts) | OP  Contributing Member (25+ posts)
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 30 | Hi Everybody,
My father was diagnosed for tongue cancer stage III in Feb. this year. He has surgery to dissect the affected portion of tongue and had 3 lymph nodes removed. After that he took radiation and is still recovering.
Recently, like 10-15 days back, he saw some glands (around 8-10) around his lower check region to neck region. Any idea what they are? Are they the side effect of radiation? I am worried as they appeared recently and radiation was completed 4 months back.
Your suugestion and advice are appreciated.
Thanks,
Krishna
Tongue Cancer T2N1M0 - Surgery done 03/03/06. 5600 units Radiation completed 05/19/06.Recur 10/06 skin metastasis nodules. Electon beam radiation completed. Immunotherpahy suggested.
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#8475 10-07-2006 12:57 AM | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 Senior Patient Advocate Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Senior Patient Advocate Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | krishna, He needs to have them checked out ASAP. But I,m not sure I understand what you mean by he saw some glands? Were they enlarged and he could feel them? Was that area radiated?
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 $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.
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#8476 10-12-2006 06:28 PM | Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 30 Contributing Member (25+ posts) | | OP Contributing Member (25+ posts)
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 30 | Thanks david for your response. Yes the area was radiated and the glands were enlarged. We contacted the physician who did the surgery and he suggested biopsy of a gland.
We are worried and waiting for the test results. Praying to god that everything comes normal.
Thanks,
Nav
Tongue Cancer T2N1M0 - Surgery done 03/03/06. 5600 units Radiation completed 05/19/06.Recur 10/06 skin metastasis nodules. Electon beam radiation completed. Immunotherpahy suggested.
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#8477 10-13-2006 08:32 AM | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 Senior Patient Advocate Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Senior Patient Advocate Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 |
David
Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.
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#8478 10-14-2006 01:29 PM | Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 30 Contributing Member (25+ posts) | | OP Contributing Member (25+ posts)
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 30 | People,
Bas news is that it recurred for my father. I am copying the report below. I am in a state of panic after talking to doctor. He says that this is a very rare case and gave a hint that this time it is pretty dangerous as it is in skin.
Guys, I am totally in panic. Dont know what this report means and what to do next. Doctor called us to come on monday and he would start chemo I think. Please advice or suggest what this means. Also, if anyone has had similar problem please contact me...
Report:
History: Subcutaneous nodules in the neck since 15 days. Excision biopsy ofthe subcutaneous nodule for HPE.
GROSS: Received softtissue bitsmeasuringIxI ems
All the given for routine processing.
MICROSCOPIC: The sections shows epider consisting of squamous epithelium in the sub epithelial tissue. There is a clump of
polyhedral cells present with hyper chromatic nucleus and eosinophilic cytoplasm.
PATHOLOGICAL DIOGNOSIS: Subcutaneous noduJe with
METASTATIC DEPOSITS OF SQUAMOCELL CARCINOMA.
Tongue Cancer T2N1M0 - Surgery done 03/03/06. 5600 units Radiation completed 05/19/06.Recur 10/06 skin metastasis nodules. Electon beam radiation completed. Immunotherpahy suggested.
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#8479 10-14-2006 01:47 PM | Joined: May 2003 Posts: 928 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 928 | Krishna
I have no advice to give you but wanted to let you know we are thinking of you and your Dad.
I know you are very scared but trust in his Doctors to do the right thing for him.
Take Care
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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#8480 10-14-2006 02:42 PM | Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 30 Contributing Member (25+ posts) | | OP Contributing Member (25+ posts)
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 30 | Brian, david
Please help me in understanding this. Please advice..
I appreciate your help.
Thanks,
Krishna
Tongue Cancer T2N1M0 - Surgery done 03/03/06. 5600 units Radiation completed 05/19/06.Recur 10/06 skin metastasis nodules. Electon beam radiation completed. Immunotherpahy suggested.
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#8481 10-14-2006 08:30 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 | Krishna,
I am very sorry to hear about your father. "Salvage" surgery is one option they may give him as well as chemotherapy.
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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#8482 10-16-2006 03:32 AM | Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 30 Contributing Member (25+ posts) | | OP Contributing Member (25+ posts)
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 30 | Gary,
How dangerous is this recurrence? Please advice me what is the survival rate? Do we need to go ahead with PET scan? Doctor is going to decide treatment based on biopsy report.
Thanks,
Krishna
Tongue Cancer T2N1M0 - Surgery done 03/03/06. 5600 units Radiation completed 05/19/06.Recur 10/06 skin metastasis nodules. Electon beam radiation completed. Immunotherpahy suggested.
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#8483 10-16-2006 02:10 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 | Krisna,
It is always very serious to have a recurrence in the first year, especially so soon after radiation. Others here have survived such recurrences so do not give up hope.
A PET scan this soon may give false positives due to scar tissue -an MRI may be a better diagnostic choice.
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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