So, biopsy came back positive. They are considering this a second primary since it's not on the same side as the original cancer. Dr says it's quite rare that a second cancer would appear this quickly, especially after treatment. Good news is it small and hasn't spread beyond the oral tongue. my fathers scheduled for surgery next month which is the next available appt. hoping things go well and we kick cancers butt 2x and say adios for good.

Caregiver to father
DX:4/14 Surgery:5/14 resection, ND
TX: 33 IMRT complete 9/14
Scan: 10/14, suspicious area tongue & neck.
Biopsy confirmed SCC BOT 2nd Primary, right lateral tongue.
11/14: surgery partial glossectomy, pec flap, trach, NG tube, ND
12/14: debridement surgery, small area removed for clear margins
12/14: biopsy positive for SCC dermal metastasis
1/15: chemo: erbitux, taxol and carboplatin
3/15: 5FU, Erbitux
8/15: enrolled in PD-1 Immunotherapy
9/15: Heaven got a new angel <3