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alfredo

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14. I haven't had that talk yet, but they said those are my options

Reply to Tab (Reply #13)

Sat Feb 27, 2016, 06:21 PM

Feb 2016

I will be going to the Markey Cancer Center at the Universty of Kentucky. They are very experienced with this type of Melanoma. Base of the tongue (on the surface), and right parotid gland.

When I have my talk I will know which way to go. If Chemo is as effective for this cancer, I will go with that. If I have to go under the knife, I will.

When I was given my diagnosis, my doc gave me 80-90% chance. They know more now, that might change.

Attitude: I'll deal with it.

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I was given two options for treatment [View all] alfredo Feb 2016 OP

I"m hoping for your best outcome possible, dear alfredo... CaliforniaPeggy Feb 2016 #1

Effectiveness of the course of treatment is at the top of the list. alfredo Feb 2016 #2

YES! n/t CaliforniaPeggy Feb 2016 #3

Not looking forward to the discomfort in the coming months, but I can do it. alfredo Feb 2016 #8

who gave you the 2 options ? olddots Feb 2016 #4

One of the many doctors that came to my room. It was a blurr. alfredo Feb 2016 #6

be very careful, the treatments can kill, too wordpix Feb 2016 #20

My tummy hurt for a few days after the tube was inserted, but mostly it felt funny. Solly Mack Feb 2016 #5

It's feeling better today. It's easier to get up and down. alfredo Feb 2016 #7

I think bad coffee in hospitals is mandatory. Solly Mack Feb 2016 #9

Whole wheat vegan. No Knead, no sweat. alfredo Feb 2016 #10

Thank you!!! I will be using that recipe. Solly Mack Feb 2016 #11

Good. alfredo Feb 2016 #12

I had a little blood on the bandage this morning. I cleaned the area, and rebandaged. alfredo Feb 2016 #17

No offense, but I forget the original diagnosis. Tab Feb 2016 #13

I haven't had that talk yet, but they said those are my options alfredo Feb 2016 #14

look for sales on the ensure/boost stuff you'll be living on olddots Feb 2016 #15

The VA is supplying that. alfredo Feb 2016 #16

my recipe for homemade "Boost" or "Ensure" wordpix Feb 2016 #21

I am going to do extensive research on blended diets. I love pureed Kale with cheese and milk. alfredo Feb 2016 #22

Second opinion ??? slipslidingaway Feb 2016 #18

The options will be discussed at length. alfredo Feb 2016 #19

Perfect ... slipslidingaway Feb 2016 #23

That was not my sense of the statement. alfredo Feb 2016 #24

sometimes surgical is the best Tab Mar 2016 #25

Today I go for a consult at the cancer center, tomorrow is head and neck. alfredo Mar 2016 #26

I'm not sure what will help your fifth Chakra Tab Mar 2016 #27

I will have radiation n my throat and tongue. alfredo Mar 2016 #28

I wish you the best Tab Mar 2016 #29

Thanks. I will have fun despite what comes my way. alfredo Mar 2016 #30

That's the attitude Tab Mar 2016 #31

My embraces will be for my wife. :) alfredo Mar 2016 #33

No surgery, inoperable. Chemo and radiation alfredo Mar 2016 #32

Sorry, I misunderstood your statement and see your latest update ... slipslidingaway Mar 2016 #34

Thanks. Chemo or losing my tongue? I'll take Chemo alfredo Mar 2016 #35

I would as well, strength moving forward :) nt slipslidingaway Mar 2016 #36

Thank you alfredo Mar 2016 #37