Hi,

Being in the something is wrong but don't know what it is stage is unsettling to say the least. The old saying around here is until they say it is cancer then it is not.

A biopsy is the only way to know for sure if you have cancer. If the doctor sees anything on the next exam then ask if they will biopsy what they see. If they find nothing on a visual exam, then a PET/CT can identify any hyperbolic tumor which may indicate a cancer.

For now, try your best to remain calm but concerned and diligent to follow up until the problem is diagnosed. Remember, it is NOT cancer until the test proves it is.

Good luck,
Don

Don
Male, 57 - Great health except C
Dec '12
DX: BOT SCC T2N2bMx, Stage 4a, HPV+, multiple nodes
1 tooth out
Jan '13
2nd tooth out
Tumor Board -induction TPF (3 cycles), seq CRT
4-6/2013
CRT 70gr 2x35, weekly carbo150
ended 5/29,6/4
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