#25026 12-02-2007 04:41 PM | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) |  Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Liz,
As always, Mike has given you good dental advice and all our friends have chimed in as well. I really have nothing to add except that the bone in the area where you had the teeth out should be completely healed, even though you had an abcess and a dry socket.
I haven't been ignoring you. I got an email from Donna telling me that you were asking for help. I had just come home from spending three hours in the emergency room of Will's Eye Hospital in Philadelphia. Although I am having trouble seeing the computer well, I did look for a new post from you. I guess my vision was worse than I thought as I missed this thread. I haven't been back to the forum till now. I had a vitreous detachment and I have an eye full of floaters and specks of blood floating around. I see my local retinologist tomorrow. Not sure if I can work until this clears up.
I look forard to hearing good results from your biopsy.
Jerry
Jerry
Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.
"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"
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#25027 12-02-2007 05:17 PM | Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,940 "OCF across the pond" Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | OP "OCF across the pond" Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,940 | Thanks Jerry
look after that eye.!!
liz
Liz in the UK
Husband Robin aged 44 years Dx 8th Dec 2006 poorly differentiated SCC tongue with met to neck T1N2cM0 Surgery and Radiation.Finished TX April 2007
Recurrence June/07 died July 29th/07.
Never take your eye off the ball, it may just smack you in the mouth.
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#25028 12-03-2007 07:30 AM | Joined: May 2002 Posts: 2,152 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 2,152 | OMG Liz, does life ever cut you a break? I was just so happy for you with your trip and new job to look forward to and now this. Here's hoping the biopsy comes back negative and all is well. But remember, you are in the high risk group, so be certain to see this dentist on a regular basis to make certain all stays well. Remember Brian's slogan - early detection saves lives.
Take care,
Eileen
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Aug 1997 unknown primary, Stage III
mets to 1 lymph node in neck; rt ND, 36 XRT rad
Aug 2001 tiny tumor on larynx, Stage I total laryngectomy; left ND
June 5, 2010 dx early stage breast cancer
June 9, 2011 SCC 1.5 cm hypo pharynx, 70% P-16 positive, no mets, Stage I
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#25029 12-03-2007 07:41 AM | Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,940 "OCF across the pond" Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | OP "OCF across the pond" Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,940 | Thanks Eileen i fully intend to make sure i get regular check ups.Have to practice what i preach don't i?  love liz
Liz in the UK
Husband Robin aged 44 years Dx 8th Dec 2006 poorly differentiated SCC tongue with met to neck T1N2cM0 Surgery and Radiation.Finished TX April 2007
Recurrence June/07 died July 29th/07.
Never take your eye off the ball, it may just smack you in the mouth.
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#25030 12-05-2007 02:13 AM | Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,940 "OCF across the pond" Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | OP "OCF across the pond" Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,940 | Hospital appointment friday 7th december 9.45 am!! 
Liz in the UK
Husband Robin aged 44 years Dx 8th Dec 2006 poorly differentiated SCC tongue with met to neck T1N2cM0 Surgery and Radiation.Finished TX April 2007
Recurrence June/07 died July 29th/07.
Never take your eye off the ball, it may just smack you in the mouth.
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#25031 12-05-2007 02:25 AM | Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 37 Contributing Member (25+ posts) | | Contributing Member (25+ posts)
Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 37 | hi cookey,
just read this post, and cant imagine how you must be feeling.
well as you said best to get it looked at for sure.
will be thinking of you for sure and hope all is well.
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#25032 12-05-2007 12:00 PM | Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,940 "OCF across the pond" Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | OP "OCF across the pond" Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,940 | Thanks Derek at least i dont have long to wait i guess friday will come quickly.
love liz
Liz in the UK
Husband Robin aged 44 years Dx 8th Dec 2006 poorly differentiated SCC tongue with met to neck T1N2cM0 Surgery and Radiation.Finished TX April 2007
Recurrence June/07 died July 29th/07.
Never take your eye off the ball, it may just smack you in the mouth.
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#25033 12-05-2007 05:38 PM | Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 735 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 735 | I will be thinking of you on Fri LIZ !!
((((((((HUGSSS)))))))))
SHAR
Sharlee
35 year old Female Non smoker, very occasional alcohol ..Scc T1N0M0,partial glossectomy and left neck disection ,2/9/07 No rad deemed ness. 4/16 tonsillectomy ..Trimengenial Neuralga due to surgery
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#25034 12-05-2007 10:13 PM | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,244 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,244 | Liz
Like you knowing that you recently had a scan I'm not unduley worried about you (well I am but I'm not letting you know that). I've had an area for lukoplasia along my scar tissues for a long time and no-one seems worried, so as Mike sujests is you are chewing on that bit of gum it could just be trauma. Try some Difflam mouthwash abour
SCC Base of tongue, (TISN0M0) laser surgery, 10/01 and 05/03 no clear margins. Radial free flap graft to tonsil pillar, partial glossectomy, left neck dissection 08/04
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#25035 12-05-2007 10:32 PM | Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,940 "OCF across the pond" Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | OP "OCF across the pond" Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,940 | Hi helen
strange as this may seem,i had no reason whatsover to worry about it because i wasnt aware there was anything to worry about lol.I had a mouth screen done three weeks ago and though the dentist i saw then commented on the hyperkeratosis she said it was traumatic and caused caused by the chewing food on my gum.
This dentist has said he can see white patches on the gum which need investigating,and as i dont spend all day in front of the mirror looking in my mouth ,i guess i just have to take his word for it.
Yesterday after i had my dry socket stuffed with antibiotics and iodine i did suggest i leave the hospital appointment till i get back,and he was horrified,and when i got home the appointment was sitting on the mat.So thats that,but his reaction yesterday did make me feel a little nervous
great to have you back sweetie
love liz
Liz in the UK
Husband Robin aged 44 years Dx 8th Dec 2006 poorly differentiated SCC tongue with met to neck T1N2cM0 Surgery and Radiation.Finished TX April 2007
Recurrence June/07 died July 29th/07.
Never take your eye off the ball, it may just smack you in the mouth.
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