Thanks Christine. I saw the doc today. He said everything seems to be what is expected with radiation, just getting it a little sooner than normal. He advised me to do the baking soda rinses at least 3x a day and if it doesnt get better he will prescribe something.

I havent got a water pik yet, but am planning to. Since stopping the Lexapro, I have been tryimg to eat more, although its hurting now.

Onward and upward!!!!

04/21/17 Biopsy at ENT
04/25/17 Biopsy result SCC on left side tongue
04/27/17 CT Scans--shows shallow tumor
05/02/17 Pre-op
05/03/17 Surgery to remove tumor
05/08/17 Cancer still present
05/10/17 2nd surgery-
06/05/17 PET on 6th, RADS start on 06/20/17
07/11/17 Halfway point!
08/01/17 Last treatment
11/1/17 Cancer is back
11/15/17 Emory University surgery. neck dissection, left lymph nodes removed, tongue free flap from left arm with skin graft.