Katie.......I am from Mpls/St.Paul too. I was diagnosed with cancer first time in 1989 at the age of 34 and then had a recurrence in 1997 where I lost over two thirds of my tongue. My donor site was skin and a vein from my right arm. I then endured both chemo and Rad. Where were you treated? Who is your ENT, oncologist? Would love to talk with you, maybe we could meet sometime since we're both from the cities. Please feel free to email me at [email protected]. I can then give you my home phone number if your interested. Nice meeting someone from my area...Sincerely Donna
SCC first time 1989, with a diagnoses of 'cancer in situ' removed lesion, no other treatments.
SCC recurrence 1997 of tongue and floor of the mouth. Stage III /IV Hemmiglossectomy (removed over 60% of tongue/ floor of the mouth), free flap, modified neck, RAD and Chemo(cisplatin, 5fu) simutainously.
Cancer free 6, yes, six, years!
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