Hi all. So, as the title suggests....my Cancer has returned. My first surgery was May 3rd, 2017, but margins were not clear, followed by a secong surgery on May 10th, 2017... to remove more of the Cancer. This time they said the margins were clear. August 2nd, 2017 was my last radiation treatment. It was a horrible experience which you can find out about on my previous posts. So, here I am, November 7th, 2017. Quickly recapping, i noticed a lump appeared a little further back on my tongue, while on a celebratory vacation, to ironically celebrate the final end to my Cancer. When i returned saw the doc, he examined it, and went straight to a biopsy. Results back today. Cancer. Same kind. Squamous Cell Carcinoma. My surgeon, suggests that I go to Emory to have my surgery. I will have a much more invasive surgery, which will most likely involve a partial, if not total glossectomy. With reconstruction to follow. At this moment, that is all I know. It has been a crappy day. And did I mention the reoccurring stupid...#$%$@#$, THRUSH!!!!!


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.