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#143467 11-30-2011 11:00 PM
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Hello; Name is Keith and I had oral cancer (squama cell of the floor of the mouth) with surgery in June 2010 I was on my way to getting teeth when I got a phone call today telling me that they have found (they being University of Michigan) precancereous tissue around the implants in my mouth so now I have to have more surgery. I joined the forum to find encouragement, knowledge and maybe some options.

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Hi Keith, You have found the right place for what you are seeking.

It sounds like you have been through a lot already as a result of SCC. I'm sorry that you are facing more surgery. It's discouraging getting bad news especially when you were getting things put back together. But, catching it before it is full-blown cancer is enormously important. Congratulations on not having a full-blown recurrence!

Please post an update on how you are doing with this new development and what happens after surgery. I hope all goes well and your recovery is quick.

Sandy

Last edited by Sandy177; 11-30-2011 11:14 PM.

Ex-spouse MISDIAGNOSED with SCC-HN IVa 12/10. Tonsils out 1/11. 4 teeth out 2/11. TX Erbitux x2, IMRT x2 2/11. 2nd opinion-benign BCC-NOT CANCER 3/11. TX stopped 3/11. New doctors 4/11. ENT agrees with 2nd opinion 5/11. ENT scoped him-all clear 7/11. Ordered MRI anyway. MRI 8/22/11 Result-all clear.
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Keith!

What's up brotha! Welcome to OCF, glad you found us, sorry you had to!

Well you are in good hands my friend at the U of M, they are not Ohio State but they don't have too bad of a program smile I'm kidding, they are one of the top programs in the country for both cancer care and ENT so medically I'd say you won't easily find a better opinion or care for that matter. Now you also have the added bonus of the OCF forums which are top notch as well so you I'd say you are in a mighty good position indeed.

welcome aboard!

Eric



Young Frack, SCC T4N2M0, Cisplatin,35+ rads,ND, RT Mandiblectomy w fibular free flap, facial paralysis, "He who has a "why" to live can bear with almost any "how"." -Nietzche "WARNING" PG-13 due to Sarcasm & WAY too much attitude, interact at your own risk.
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Hi welcome - I agree with everyone else here more surgery is no fun! But they caught it before it was cancer - a definite plus!!! And we're friendly so hop on board.. smile take care and good luck with he surgery - as for options - in my eyes get it out ASAP! smile


Cheryl : Irritation - 2004 BX: 6/2008 : Inflam. BX: 12/10, DX: 12/10 : SCC - LS tongue well dif. T2N1M0. 2/11 hemigloss + recon. : PND - 40 nodes - 39 clear. 3/11 - 5/11 IMRT 33 + cis x2, PEG 3/28/11 - 5/19/11 3 head, 2 chest scans - clear(fingers crossed) HPV-, No smoke, drink, or drugs, Vegan
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Welcome to the right place for info and encouragement on your road to recovery and being a survivor!


CG to Ron
Out of Pain 4/3/13
4/12-lung and under chin growth no treatment
1/13/12 lung biopsy
6/11 recur 6/30 resection #2 Clear margins
Clear 12/10
Surg 5/13/10 neck dis/nodes part gloss/flap R thigh all teeth out
RAD 30 8/10
DX 4/2/10 "Oral Cavity" T3NOMO
12/28/07 Non Hodg Lymph remission 7/08
passed away 4.3.15, RIP Ron, you are greatly missed
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Hi Keith, welcome to OCF! You have found a great place to find info and support. Sorry to hear about the possible recurrence. You have done it once and can get thru it again! Hope you are able to get a second opinion at a cancer center. That way a team will be able to work together on your case and come up with the best treatment option for you. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. Best wishes with everything you are facing.


Christine
SCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44
2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07
-65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr
Clear PET 1/08
4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I
surg 4/16/08 clr marg
215 HBO dives
3/09 teeth out, trismus
7/2/09 recur, Stg IV
8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy
3wks medicly inducd coma
2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit
PICC line IV antibx 8 mo
10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg
OC 3x in 3 years
very happy to be alive smile

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