Okay, I got a call today from my surgeon @ Hopkins. Those old knuckleheads at Prince William Hospital misdiagnosed the slides. I have mucoepidermoid cancer (MEC) at the base of my tongue. My surgeon is giving me a very positive outlook, even better than before. Since it is located on soft tissue, resecting it should not be a problem, as opposed to other locations that could have far worse long term side effects.

I'm going to have TORS on August 17th to resect the remaining tumor, and a bilateral ND on Sept 2nd to check for spread.

Age 35
non-smoker, non-drinker
7/1/11 - Diagnosed with SCC @ BOT, stage 1, lingual tonsil & cyst removed
8/9/11 - Corrected diagnosis of MEC @ BOT
8/17/11 - TORS to remove lesion
9/2/11 - Bilateral neck dissection. All nodes clear! Done!
12/13/11 - PET/CT scan clear