- jennumland
- Clinton, MO
- Member Since Sep 2012
Their Diagnoses (1)
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- Survivor: Head & Neck/Throat Cancer
- Patient Info: Finished active treatment less than 5 years ago, Diagnosed: almost 13 years ago, Female, Age: 53, Stage II
- View this journey (3 Experiences)
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jennumland shared an experience
Celebration (Anniversary): We are now 4 years out!!! 1 more year before the BIG party!
over 8 years ago -
jennumland shared an experience
Side Effects (Mouth dryness): I have also had loss of taste and some speech changes. Going to the dentist is NOT fun!
over 8 years ago -
jennumland shared an experience
Procedure or Surgery (Surgery): I had partial removal of my tongue/areas around the tumor-mainly the back right side and into the floor of my mouth. I also had a lymph node resection from my neck. I had some complications post surgery and then infection in my neck where the drain was placed. I had to go back in the hospital after discharged due to the infection. My neck had to be re-opened and drained and flushed then we had to pack the wound twice a day for what seemed forever-approx 4 weeks. There were some other problems after surgery due to medication reactions. I also had a skin graft from my leg to my tongue. One year later, after a CT showed enlarged lymph node in my neck-and biopsy showed atypical cells-I had another surgery to remove more lymph nodes.
over 8 years ago