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squamous cell in throat

Head & Neck Cancer | Last Active: Jan 18, 2020 | Replies (61)

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@colleenyoung

Hi Jim,
I was reading through your posts and wanted to be sure I understood correctly. Opdivo has been prescribed for the metastatic renal (kidney) cancer. And then a second type of cancer, squamous cell carcinoma, was discovered in your throat that is unrelated to the kidney cancer. The throat cancer will be treated with radiation. Did I get that right?

@alpaca @loli @jeffk @hoppy and others here in the Head & Neck cancer group can help answer your questions about what to expect with radiation. Have you had the radiation simulation yet? What questions might you have?

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Yes

I have not had any radiation, at this point. I have a consultation scheduled with a radiation oncologist and find out his recommendations at that time.

I have undergone radiation treatment on my left acetabulum and right humerus but not on my throat. I am anticipating the throat treatment will begin within two weeks.