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What Is The Prognosis Of Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma?

My mom just had a t4b tumor removed from ACC which involved taking her entire mandible and 20 lymph nodes and nerves etc. All pathology shows ACC. She is 82 years old. She has requested hospice care and is now moved to a rehab as we await hospice evaluation. She hopes for fast relief from her misery. I have read that ACC solid cells are aggressive. Do you have any idea if this will be beyond 6 months of suffering?
Wed, 30 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Yes, the tumor is aggressive and there are high chances of relapse. So long follow up is required.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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What Is The Prognosis Of Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Yes, the tumor is aggressive and there are high chances of relapse. So long follow up is required. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Thanks and regards.