 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Wendy,
From your description in your original post, it seems that your cancer is actually on the lateral (side) border of your tongue and not the BOT. If that's the case, it could be why it was suggested that you have surgery only as I did, with a neck dissection. I believe that everyone's suggestions have been based on you having BOT and not lateral border scc (squamous cell carcinoma).
This does make a significant difference in options. BTW, I was back to work in 3 1/2 weeks (on a modified work schedule) so it can be done.
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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