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Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 493 | Hey, queenbee,
My biopsy was done by an oral surgeon, who then referred me to an ENT when my cancer was confirmed. Remember, it isn't cancer until the biopsy says it's cancer, so let's hope for the best. If it is cancer, we will all be here for you. Good luck and God bless you.
Female, nonsmoker, 70, diag. 5/09 after tongue biopsy: stage IV. Left hemi-gloss. and left selec. neck disec. 30 lymph nodes removed May 20. Over 7 weeks daily rads. with three chemo. PEG removed 12/4/09 Am eating mostly soft foods. Back to work 11/09 Retired 4/1/11. 7 clear scans! Port out 9/11. 2/13. It's back: base of tongue, very invasive
surgery involving lifestyle changes. 2/14: Now speaking w/Passey-Muir valve. Considering a swallow study. Grateful to be alive.
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