Hi Nate. Christine, Eric and the others have given you some really good advise. I know it is easier said than done to not go to the "dark side" and start playing the what-if game but PLEASE try and keep yourself busy and don't go there.

I have always felt facing things in my life that the not knowing is always the hard part. Once you have the information you can make the decisions that need to be made. The fact that the scan was clear is an excellent sign. And be thankful that they did the biopsy because if they didn't then you would be driving yourself crazy with the not knowing.

You are one strong young man and you WILL GET THROUGH THIS. Congratulations on being nicotine free for a year, major accomplishment. I pray you hear the "all clear" next Wednesday. Either way we are all here for you! Hugs, Wanda

Wanda (47) caregiver to husband John (56) age at diag.(2009)
1-13-09 diagnosed Stage IV BOT SCC (HPV+)
2-12-09 PEG placed, 7-6-09 removed
Cisplatin 7 weeks, 7 weeks (35) IMRT
4-15-09 - treatment completed
8-09,12-09-CT Scans clear, 4-10,6-11-PET Scans clear
4-2013 - HBO (30 dives) tooth extraction
10-2019 - tooth extraction, HBO (10 dives)
11-2019 - Left lateral tongue SCC - Stage 2