Hello, My first day on this forum. A little history....
5/19/07 - My wife Kathy noticed a lump on my neck as we were driving home from our son's graduation in Charleston SC.
5/30/07 - Family Dr. appointment (my regular Dr. was on vacation so I saw another)- try some meds to see if it goes away.
6/8/07 - back to Dr., lump still there, try some other stuff
6/19/07 - appointment with my regular family doctor, he orders CAT scan and makes appointment with a surgeon.
6/19 - Had CAT scan
6/21 - Met with surgeon,set date for lump removal
6/22 - Prep work done, EKG, blood work, etc
6/26 - Lump removed, looks like infection, but test results show cancer in the removed lymph node
7/3 - Had PET Scan done,mask for radiaion made and met with oral surgeon
7/4 - Radiologist called and said a "hot spot" was found at the base of the tongue
7/5 - Biopsies taken, 5 teeth pulled
7/9 - biopsies confirm base of the tongue, SCCA/
T-1 cancer
7/10 - Waiting for mouth to heal to start treatment.
I am 56 yrs old, non-smoker, work out daily, social drinker.

Hey Bruce,

Welcome to the site my friend. You will find answers to your questions here and the members here are here to help you along the way to your recovery and survival.

I am from Charleston SC. Are you from SC and where are your treatments going to be??

Billy

Billy,
I actually live in Green Bay WI. We were in Charleston for his graduation from the College of Charleston. Treatments will be here in Green bay.
Bruce

Hi Billy, you have come to the right place. Lots of good people to help you through this ordeal. Your senerio almost sounds like my husbands. Only his was in the nasalpharynx. My husband found his lump on his neck by shaving one morning and the rest is history. Please know we are all here to help when you need it. Good luck to you.

Bruce, Welcome to this site. There is so much information and support here for you. Do you know what the plan of treatment is for you? Whatever questions you have just ask them, everyone is here to help. I know this is all so overwhelming, but you will get through this. Take care and keep us informed. Linda

Welcome Billy. Having recently joined this site myself you will find a lot of help, advice and information here.

Right from the start I have recieved a lot of support from people here.

Thanks and good luck with eveythig

Billy,

If I were you I would get tested for HPV. I am almost certain that you will test positive.

Hey David,
I suspect you meant the above for me, Bruce, Billy answered me and I answered him and I think people are getting our names mixed up. It really doesn't matter... I will ask tomorrow about being tested for HPV. David, I also emailed you, did you receive it?

Bruce

Bruce: Welcome! You have certainly come to the right place...this forum has been the greatest blessing to us in our few weeks since husband's diagnosis.
LOVE Charleston! Our oldest son graduated from The Citadel in '92....we went down to Chucktown every chance we got during those 4 years and since! Wish I was sitting at 82Queen right now!
Best of luck to you! Hang in there...we're all in this boat together...Lois & Buzz in NC

Bruce, Billy, what's the difference?

Yea Brucey I got your e and sent you one back.

Your in good hands on this site so welcome.