OP Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,004 | Hi all...
As most of you know I go to the doc for check ups every 2 months. When I go she looks all around in my mouth and feels my neck and recently said all looks good including my last appointment in December. She actually said once I see her again in February we can change from every 2 months because it will be a year since my surgery. This is all good right?...well....I'm no sure anymore.
My right ear has been bothering me for a while now and I mentioned it at an appointment before my last surgery. She said everything looks fine and then I didn't notice too much anymore. The past month I notice it more than I care to admit and I've been trying to ignore it until I go back in February. Now I'm just getting scared b/c I was so excited at the thought of not going every 2 months.
I don't get any scans since I started going to Fox Chase but had plenty when I went to Penn. My current doc doesn't like the PET but shouldn't I get something? I will ask this question to her but I'm wondering what you guys think.
I know if the big C is back I can handle it but I'm so ready for the rest of my life and that will force it to stop. Ray and I will be married 1 year in March...we are in the process of buying a new construction home and want to start a family. If the big C makes a comeback I can do everything but have children. I can't risk being pregnant and needing surgery or any other treatment.
So....what are your thoughts on ear pain?
Suzanne *********** T1 SCC on right side of tongue Age 31...27 when diagnosed 4 partial glossectomies No chemo or radiation Biopsy on 2/2/10-Clear Surgery needed again...no later than April 2011 Loving life and just became a mother on 11/25/10 It's not what we CAN'T do..it's what we CAN do:)
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