Neck dissection/lymphectomy
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My first bout of cancer was in 1987. I had part of my tongue removed and a neck dissection. There were no positive nodes so I did not have radiation. It was 13 years before I had a reoccurrence. This time there were positive nodes on the other side and I did have radiation.
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ilene- thank you so much for your kind and prompt reply to my posting. I am writing on behalf of my brother who had radiation today. At first I tried to talk him out of it aftr reading the horror stories about after effects. Ultimately I could not dissuade him but now feel he made the right choice, on balance. I must say, going into this site and reading these messages is like opening a door into hell. The patients' agony is clear, and frightening. Your one straight forward reply helped both me and my brother get a little clearer view of this situation, another fact on which to base a decision. You have my very best wishes for an easier time after your treatment, and a long and meaningful life.ilevin said:My first bout of cancer was in 1987. I had part of my tongue removed and a neck dissection. There were no positive nodes so I did not have radiation. It was 13 years before I had a reoccurrence. This time there were positive nodes on the other side and I did have radiation.
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