 
#22555 03-14-2007 11:38 AM | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 24 Member | OP  Member
Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 24 | Just a quick question about the info at the bottom of replies. Where on the site can find the abreviations used so I can add this info to my profile. I have figuered out That Tx is treatment and Dx is diagnosis. IMRT has be stumped.
I also want to thank all who participate is this site, as it is becoming a big help to me and my wife. It is also providing info and comfort to my daughters who live in Columbus, Ohio and Poquoson, VA. They think that good old pops will sometimes try to be the tough guy and not let on what is really happening.
Thanks again,
Pete60
SCC lf tonsil. Tx started 03/07/07,39 rads,8 docetaxel & 4 bevacizumab. Re-occured 02/19/08 back of throat. Tx35 rads 8 chemo. Tx started 05/05/08. PEG re-inserted April,2007.
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#22556 03-14-2007 01:17 PM | Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 735 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 735 | Pete
IMRT is a form of radiation , I dont know the whole term for it . SCC = sqaumous cell carcinoma
BOT = base of tongue
Cisplastin is a form of chemo
Brachytherapy is a form of internal radiation
HBO = hyperbaric oxygen treatment
HMMMMM I can't think of anymore of top of my head ..but keep askin !!! Someone will be able to answer
Sharlee
35 year old Female Non smoker, very occasional alcohol ..Scc T1N0M0,partial glossectomy and left neck disection ,2/9/07 No rad deemed ness. 4/16 tonsillectomy ..Trimengenial Neuralga due to surgery
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#22558 03-14-2007 01:50 PM | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,128 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,128 | Gary, here's a list with some referenced links. Pete\ ********************************************* SCC - Squamous Cell Carcinoma Dx - Diagnosis Rx - Prescription Tx - Therapy? Treatment? BOT - Base of tongue PEG - Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy aka feeding tube http://www.oralcancerfoundation.org/dental/tube_feeding.htm HPV - Human papillomavirus rad - radiation ENT - Ear, nose, throat Doctor aka Otolaryngologist Glossectomy - Removal of tongue Metastasis - Spreading of the cancer XRT - Conventional external beam radiation therapy aka EBT IMRT - Intensity modulated radiation therapy http://www.oralcancerfoundation.org/facts/imrt_radiation.htm PET - Positron emission tomography scan CT/CAT - Co-axial tomography scan EBT - External beam radiation therapy aka XRT OCF - Oral Cancer Foundation NCI - CCC - Comprehensive cancer center or clinic; A tumor board at a cancer center will include doctors trained in different disciplines. Having your case presented and evaluated by this type of multidisciplinary team will give you the best options for treatment, considering all possibilities from their different areas of expertise. http://www.oralcancerfoundation.org/resources/cancer_centers.htm HBO - Hyper-baric oxygen Patient given oxygen under pressure prior to dental surgery. Stage - Development of the cancer http://www.oralcancerfoundation.org/facts/stages_cancer.htm TNM - System for describing the cancer http://www.oralcancerfoundation.org/facts/stages_cancer.htm NCCN - National Comprehensive Cancer Network (an alliance of 20 leading comprehensive cancer centers). http://www.oralcancerfoundation.org/treatment/pdf/head-and-neck.pdf Margins - Refers to the margins of biopsied tissue; clean margins indicate that all the visible cancerous cells were removed. Biopsy - Removal of sample or whole of suspect tissue http://www.oralcancerfoundation.org/facts/detailed_biopsy.htm Xerostomia - Dry mouth resulting from reduced or absent saliva flow RO - Radiological oncologist MO - Medical oncologist DO - Dental oncologist *********************************************
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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#22559 03-15-2007 05:09 AM | Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 583 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 583 | Thanks for Asking this Pete60.
I was looking for this information long time ago.
Hope all is going well with you.
Take care,
Diane
2004 SCC R.tip 1/4 tongue Oct. 2005 R. Neck SCC cancer/Chemo Cisplatin 2x/8wks. Rad. Removed Jugular vein, Lymph gland & some neck muscle. TX finished 1/20/06... B.Cancer 3/29/07 Finished 6/07 Bi-op 7/15/09 SCC in-situ, laser surgery removed from 1st. sight. Right jaw replacement 11/3/14. 9 yrs cancer free as of Jan. 2015
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Posting on this thread so this moves up to the top. Its not easy for newer people to know all the abbreviations we use around here. Not sure if a newer list is available.
ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive  | | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 720 Likes: 1 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: May 2006 Posts: 720 Likes: 1 | NCI (which was left blank above) = National Cancer Institute, which is the cancer-research arm of the National Institutes of Health.
Leslie
April 2006: Husband dx by dentist with leukoplakia on tongue. Oral surgeon's biopsy 4/28/06: Moderate dysplasia; pathology report warned of possible "skip effect." ENT's excisional biopsy (got it all) 5/31/06: SCC in situ/small bit superficially invasive. Early detection saves lives.
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Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,384 Likes: 1 | I'v been trying to find the list I started (and many contributed to) But have not had luck. Perhaps It got relocated. Does anyone know where it went?
Mark, 21 Year survivor, SCC right tonsil, 3 nodes positive, one with extra-capsular spread. I never asked what stage (would have scared me anyway) Right side tonsillectomy, radical neck dissection right side, maximum radiation to both sides, no chemo, no PEG, age 40 when diagnosed.
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Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | I saved it: Acronyms: BaCC = Basil Cell Carcinoma Biopsy = tissue sample removed for microscopic examination BOT = Base of tongue Brachytherapy = Radiation therapy with internal radioactive �seeds� CAT = Computed Axial Tomography (scan) CCC = Cancer Care Center CT = Computed (computer) Tomography (scan) Dives = treatments in a HBO unit DX = Diagnosis ENT = Ear Nose and Throat Doctor and surgeon FNA = Fine Needle Aspiration � (Needle Biopsy) HBO(T) = Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatments HIPAA = Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act HN = Head and neck HNC = Head and Neck Cancer HPV = Human Papilloma Virus IMRT = Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy Met(s) = Metastasis or cancer spread MRI = Magnetic Resonance Imaging (scan) NCCN = National Comprehensive Cancer Network NCI = National Cancer Institiute PCP = Primary Care Physician PEG = Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastronomy (G tube or tube) Feeding PET = Positron Emission Tomography (scan) PT = Physical Therapist QOL = Quality Of Life RND = Radical Neck Dissection (sometimes Resection) also Modified RO = Radiation Oncologist RT = Radiation Therapy also Radiotherapy (Radio) RX = Prescription or treatment SCC(a) = Squamous Cell Carcinoma also SqCCA and sq cell ca TX = Treatment Xerostomia = low saliva XRT = X ray Radiation Therapy _________________________
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: Sep 2008 Posts: 489 | Thanks David I had been searching for this too.
Patty
48
SCC Floor of Mouth 7/06
9/06 Surgery, bilateral neck dissection, 58 nodes clear PT2pN0pMx
35 rad 2006
Recurred 6/08, 1 Carboplatin, 1 Cisplatin
Surgery 9/08 - Total glossectomy, free flap from pectoral muscle, left mandible replaced using fibula
35 IMRT & Erbitux 11/08
4/15/09 recurrence
6/1/09 passed away, rest in peace
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Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 4,916 Likes: 63 | I just sent this thread to Chester so he would make it a permanent part of the FAQ's and the New Posters must read forum.
Brian, stage 4 oral cancer survivor. OCF Founder and Director. The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant.
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