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Parotid gland tumor. Will need surgery. Your experience at Mayo?

Head & Neck Cancer | Last Active: Feb 20 7:53am | Replies (14)
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@trainwife

Thank you for your reply. It has been 5 months since my surgery and have a small amount of movement. Had you ever smoked or used nicotine prior to cancer diagnosis?

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sepdvm | Feb 8 7:08am

Never smoked, only second hand smoke as a child from my dad smoking at home. He died of oral SCC in 1993. As a veterinarian I have had more than average radiation exposure from restraining animals for xrays so I consider that a predisposing factor, as well as the genetic component.
That's wonderful that you are seeing improvement! Be patient and know that it will continue to improve for years. How did your recent scans go? (fingers crossed for good report)
Sue

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