I just had my biopsy done. The doctor said he didn't like the way it looked, so they went ahead with the biopsy to see what's going on. I get the results on Friday- but I have a bad feeling. While the doctor said he doesn't know- and the results could easily go either way- this occurrence feels much worse than what I've experienced in past. I've been through several surgeries already to remove mild dysplasia - and those were all quite painful.
Can anyone tell me if removal of a cancerous tumor is different? Is the neck dissection painful? Are the scars very large? I asked the doctor if he could tell me how long things could go on for the worst prognosis and he said 4-6 mos. Does that sound realistic to you all?

Thank you,
Sally

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4 tongue resections over 10 years- always mild dysplasia
Biopsy 8/30