Kelly E. Carter was diagnosed with adenoid cystic carcinoma, a rare cancer, in a minor salivary gland in February 2023. Hours before surgery to remove part of her palate and left jaw, along with a posterior molar, on April 18, 2023, she made this video to inform and educate friends. At the time, she was unsure whether radiation would be needed. Radiation treatment began two months later. To learn more about ACC and donate to research new therapies, and eventually a cure, please visit the Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Research Foundation at accrf.org.Kelly in pre-op.Kelly is all smiles the morning after surgery to remove part of her palate and jaw along with a posterior molar.Kelly on walk two days after completing surgery to remove part of palate, jaw and posterior molar.Kelly’s radiation mask.Kelly with mask and tongue depressing stent before radiation session begins.Time lapse video shows Kelly’s radiation treatment.Kelly, in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, after completing 15 of 30 rounds of radiation.Kelly rides Peloton at home after 21 of 30 radiation treatments.Kelly on vineyard walk after 26 radiation treatments and four remaining.Kelly rings the bell to celebrate the end of her radiotherapy.Kelly with diploma on Graduation Day.Kelly on vineyard walk two days after completing 30 rounds of radiation.Kelly on beach walk in Carmel-by-the-Sea five weeks after completing radiotherapy.
