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Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | Did they say what type of cancer it is?
It didn't start in the nodes, it traveled there from his oral cavity. Probably the parotid. How did they diagnose the cancer? From the nodes it can spread pretty much anywhere which is why they are recommending the neck dissection on one or perhaps both sides of his neck. They usually will do that procedure first and then start the concurrent chemo/rad. Sometimes they will do the chemo/rad first and wait and see if a ND is needed post Tx.
Anderson is a good place to be treated.
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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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 595 | Just checking in to see how all is going? Not many here fully understand the meaning of "Semper-Fi"!! Please pass on to YOUR Marines my thanks for their support of you and your family!! Semper-Fi Bob
Bob age 57, non smoker,non drinker, ended treatment on 11 Nov 2007 and started back to work on 29 Nov 2007. Veterans Day 2012 the Battle was lowered, folded, Taps was played and the Flag buried as I am know a 5 year survivor. Semper-FI !!!
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Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,004 | Sue...I have been fairly lucky and have only been treated surgically so I cannot offer any words of wisdom for what you and your husband are about to go through. I can let you know how important your role is. My fiancee has been so wonderul and his strenght has helped me so much. I'm sure you will be that person for your husband. Much luck to you.
Suzanne
Suzanne
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T1 SCC on right side of tongue
Age 31...27 when diagnosed
4 partial glossectomies
No chemo or radiation
Biopsy on 2/2/10-Clear
Surgery needed again...no later than April 2011
Loving life and just became a mother on 11/25/10
It's not what we CAN'T do..it's what we CAN do:)
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