 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Michele,
Sorry that you are now adding cancer to your life, but you have come to the right place. I love your attitude and sense of humor. You never have to worry that your post is too long.
As you can see from my signature, I had lateral border SCC and needed no radiation or chemo. I will be celebrating my 5 year anniversary on 4/6. Depending on your staging and your doctor's protocol, you may need both in addition to the partial glossectomy.
Are you being treated at a comprehensive cancer center?
If you would like to email me with any questions or speak on the phone, you can contact me through email by clicking on my name and then profile.
Good luck.
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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