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Name:
Jacques Ditte (jacquesusa)

Member Since:
March 23, 2008

Location:
Hampton Bays, New York

Birthday:
June 11th

Type of Cancer:
Tonsil Cancer

Medical Term for the Type of Cancer:
Squamous Cell Carcinoma with occult primary.

Diagnosis Date:
02/08/08

Tumor Size:
03

Lymph Node Involvement:
Yes

Surgery:
Lymph Node Removal

Radiation:
yes

Cancer Symptoms:

Swollen lymph node on the right side of my neck.

Surgery Description, Dates & Side Effects:

Surgery: Friday February 8th 2008
Scar from below right ear to below my chin. Also removal of my right tonsil. My cheek felt numb for several weeks like when you come back from the dentist after getting novacaine. Now sensation is coming back. It feels a bit tight, but the least of my worries :)
Official status is TX, N2b, MO. Meaning unknown primary, several lymph nodes, surgeon removed all visible cancer.

Radiation Description, Dates & Side Effects:

Planned for next week.

Chemotherapy Description, Dates & Side Effects:

Will find out next week if they recommend it.

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Moments before the first radiation.

Posted on April 22, 2008 at 5:26:25 AM by Jacques Ditte ( Link to this comment.

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You have certainly had alot to indure in such a short time. I will certainly keep youo in my daily thoughts and prayers. Keep Smiling, Patty

Posted on April 23, 2008 at 2:52:33 AM by ibpatti32

Hi Patty,
Thanks you for your comments. I have nothing but gratefulness as i go through this journey.
So far the experience has been surreal, though the sobering reality of what i am going through will catch up with me in a few days when the burns and throat pain become the next reality. Meanwhile i try to document it as best as i can.

Posted on April 23, 2008 at 4:50:56 AM by jacquesusa

I NEVER HAD TO TAKE RADIATION BUT IT LOOKS TOUGH. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYER ARE WITH YOU.
HUGS,
JOYCE

Posted on June 2, 2008 at 4:12:31 PM by joyce

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