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Last fall, Tom Baker, 55, noticed a lump on his neck while shaving. He figured a lymph gland was swollen because he was fighting a cold.<\/p>\n

But about a month later, the lump was bigger.<\/p>\n

\u201cInstead of putting it off, I made an appointment,\u201d says Baker, who lives in Liberty Lake.<\/p>\n

He saw his primary care doctor Andrew Odle, MD, with MultiCare Rockwood Clinic – Liberty Lake. Dr. Odle ordered tests to investigate.<\/p>\n

Baker says the scheduling staff worked hard to coordinate his appointments, making sure there was no delay in getting a diagnosis.<\/p>\n

\u201cMoving forward quickly was critical to my health and my own sanity,\u201d he says. \u201cIt was a gesture that made me feel like I mattered.\u201d<\/p>\n

High-quality cancer care, close to home<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Baker was diagnosed with stage 1 squamous cell carcinoma of the throat caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) type 16.<\/p>\n

He obtained several opinions outside MultiCare and looked at treatment options in Seattle and even out of state, but receiving treatment locally appealed to him.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s a lot of healing power in being able to come home from treatment and sit in my chair and sleep in my bed and see my son come home from school,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

Baker and his wife Donna met with MultiCare ear, nose and throat surgeon Brian Mitchell, DO<\/a>, to discuss treatment options.<\/p>\n

Although he ended up not needing surgery, Baker was grateful to connect with Dr. Mitchell.<\/p>\n

\u201cDr. Mitchell spent a good amount of time with us,\u201d he says. \u201cHe shot me so straight and honestly and helped me have a good understanding of what I was up against.\u201d<\/p>\n

Making it through a challenging treatment<\/strong><\/h2>\n

With this particular type of throat cancer, the source can be difficult to locate. It typically presents itself, as it did with Baker\u2019s, as swollen lymph nodes.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile radiation is the primary treatment, the purpose of chemo is to sensitize cells to allow radiation to be more effective,\u201d explains medical oncologist Emilio Sulpizio, MD<\/a>.<\/p>\n

His radiation oncologist, Zachary Guss, MD<\/a>, says Baker received radiation in the lymph nodes, where the cancer was present, as well as high-risk areas to reduce recurrence.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s important when I meet a patient that I know what type of person they are,\u201d says Dr. Guss. \u201cTaking their priorities into consideration, I can advise on paths forward, so the journey we embark on best fits their goals of care.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cDr. Guss very much personalized my treatment,\u201d Baker says. \u201cBased on my age and good health, he could target the suspicious areas more aggressively.\u201d<\/p>\n

As radiation treatment progressed, Baker could tell the lymph nodes decreased in size and eventually couldn\u2019t feel them anymore. However, it became difficult to swallow.<\/p>\n

\u201cTom went through a really challenging treatment, which often requires a feeding tube,\u201d explains Dr. Sulpizio. \u201cHe was clear up front that he wanted to avoid having that procedure. That really motivated and guided him through the process.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Tom and wife Donna celebrated completion of his treatment and their 25th anniversary in Italy.<\/p><\/div>\n

Baker admits how challenging it was to swallow.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019d spend two hours drinking a single Ensure,\u201d he recalls. \u201cAnd I had to drink three a day in order not to be malnourished. But the alternative was to go to the hospital, get a feeding tube and risk losing the ability to swallow. When I felt like I couldn\u2019t drink another sip, my wife would remind me of that alternative.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dr. Guss explains the temptation is to eat and drink less because it hurts, but the body needs a lot of calories when undergoing a combined chemo\/radiation course.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe made a shared decision to avoid a feeding tube unless necessary,\u201d Dr. Guss adds. \u201cHe did a fantastic job getting enough calories throughout treatment, even when the going got tough.\u201d<\/p>\n

Being an active participant<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u201cTom was really involved in his care and took a proactive approach,\u201d Dr. Sulpizio says. \u201cHis goal from the beginning was to optimize his care to have the best chance for a cure and undergo a difficult treatment in a successful manner.\u201d<\/p>\n

Baker describes himself as an active participant in his treatment and has advice for those facing a cancer diagnosis.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is the recipe that helped me be ahead of the curve,\u201d Baker shares. \u201cFirst things first, listen to your doctors. But with that, question your doctors and understand what you\u2019re up against. Number two: Be a student of your diagnosis, because if you don\u2019t understand, you can\u2019t have a plan. And three: Have a plan and stick to it. I would\u2019ve been a different patient had I not had a plan and stuck to it in my darkest of times.\u201d<\/p>\n

The power of a warm hug<\/strong><\/h2>\n

One of the most meaningful moments of Baker\u2019s journey occurred toward the end of his treatment. When he arrived for his appointment that day, receptionist Shelly \u2014 who was always a highlight of his day \u2014 could immediately tell something was wrong.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe inquired how I was doing, and I played it off with a fake smile and \u2018I’m fine,\u2019\u201d he says. \u201cI was waiting in the hallway and really struggling while Donna was consoling me. She came over and said the most encouraging things, asked if I wanted a prayer, gave me that and then gave me the warmest hug that literally changed my day. I needed that more than I knew.\u201d<\/p>\n

Baker adds that these types of interactions with MultiCare staff made an impact.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe difference between good and great lies with these sorts of actions,\u201d he adds. \u201cThe words of encouragement, working with a schedule, that much-needed hug \u2014 these are the most powerful medicine.\u201d<\/p>\n

Baker\u2019s follow-up PET and CT scans take place at the end of this month.<\/p>\n

\u201cFingers crossed, but I am so optimistic on the treatment I received\u00a0that I\u2019m not investing any emotional energy\u00a0into worry,\u201d he says.\u00a0\u201cI have too much life ahead of me to let the uncontrollable live rent-free in my head.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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