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What is the survival rate for 65 yr Male w/ squamous cell carcinoma

Posted by sapooh75633 @sapooh75633, Apr 25 1:23am

My husband was diagnosed in November of 2022 with left tongue squamous cell carcinoma. He had a partial glossectomy. He was doing great then in last of March he had a lump on his neck and had a PET scan and they discovered the following:
There is a
2.2 cm hypermetabolic lesion in the. left lateral neck at the level of C1-C2 on
image 59 with SUV 5.9. Exact measurement of the lesion is difficult due to
continuity with the surrounding musculature. No additional cervical sites of
increased FDG activity. Postsurgical changes of prior left neck dissection are
noted.
Now we are waiting to find out if they are going to do a surgical biopsy or radiation. What should I be asking and or advocating for my husband. We have been told to try ivermectin as a treatment for cancer, is this a viable solution?

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bupster | @bupster | May 7 9:37am

after a surgical biopsy may the patient eat?

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maryannecrawford | @maryannecrawford | May 8 5:29am
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I went through radiation and chemo about 18 months ago. I too live alone. Am 72 and have my dog living with me. I drove myself to every appointment, to the grocery store and to other appointments. My goal was to eat 6 small meals a day and not lose too much weight. When someone offers to bring you food, accept it even if you can’t eat it. My freezer was full of soup. Load up on gelatin, ice cream and applesauce or anything that you can swallow easily. Attitude goes a long way with this. I had two operations. First was to remove tonsils and do six biopsies in my throat. Second was TORS and lymph node dissection. 18 removed with two cancerous. Ask for the magic mouthwash and stay ahead of the pain. It won’t be your best year but you will get through it.

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Thank you for sharing your experience. Are you now cancer free?

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slmoore0626 | @slmoore0626 | May 9 12:02pm
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Thank you for sharing your experience. Are you now cancer free?

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Yes!!!

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