Yes Christine, all is correct... It seems to be so unfair when such young people die as a result of oral cancer. But what is the reason usually that treatment for them is not successful? Is it because it spreads into lungs which makes things much worse?


25/09/12 - diagnosis: lateral left side tongue moderate SCC (10-15mm)
15/10/12 - operation: partial glossectomy + neck dissection
17/11/12 - operation: excision of the tongue scar (or extensive biopsy)
26 y.o., non-smoker, social drinker