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    MattF
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      So I had a good first week (last week) at MD Anderson. Initial consult with head and Neck surgeon, ultrasound and lymph node mapping.

      This week I will have:

      11 Sept 2012 – Neurology Consult (for right eye anisocoria, head numbness, loss of vision, floaters and eye pain) with Dr. Karin Woodman @ Brain & Spine Center MDA

      11 Sept 2012 – Anesthesia  Consult

      12 Sept 2012 – Wide Excision and SLNB with Dr. Carol Lewis @ Head & Neck Center MDA

      So I had a good first week (last week) at MD Anderson. Initial consult with head and Neck surgeon, ultrasound and lymph node mapping.

      This week I will have:

      11 Sept 2012 – Neurology Consult (for right eye anisocoria, head numbness, loss of vision, floaters and eye pain) with Dr. Karin Woodman @ Brain & Spine Center MDA

      11 Sept 2012 – Anesthesia  Consult

      12 Sept 2012 – Wide Excision and SLNB with Dr. Carol Lewis @ Head & Neck Center MDA

      14 Sept 2012 – Results from Wide Excision Margins and SLNB, and possible Lymph Node Dissection and/or Facial Reconstruction

      Thank you all for the contunued support.

       

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              Minnesota
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                Sounds like you are getting very good care Matt, I hope your surgery goes well and that you won't need either procedure on the 14th.

                Minnesota
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                  Sounds like you are getting very good care Matt, I hope your surgery goes well and that you won't need either procedure on the 14th.

                  Minnesota
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                    Sounds like you are getting very good care Matt, I hope your surgery goes well and that you won't need either procedure on the 14th.

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