Shelly,

Welcome to OCF but sorry you are here. I've also had a recurrence at the same location nearly 5 years after my first run-in with OC. I'm praying that the PET scan is a false positive. I hope your surgery goes smoothly and please post an update when you can.


Susan

SCC R-Lateral tongue, T1N0M0
Age 47 at Dx, non-smoker, casual drinker, HPV-
Surgery: June 2005
RT: Feb-Apr 2006
HBOT: 45 in 2008; 30 in 2013; 30 in 2022 -> Total 105!
Recurrence/Surgeries: Jan & Apr 2010
Biopsy 2/2011: Moderate dysplasia
Surgery 4/2011: Mild dysplasia
Dental issues: 2013-2022 (ORN)