My positive result came back a day early. Partial glossectomy & ND is surgery is already scheduled for Sept 16. Doc said T1. Is the early stage diagnosis usually accurate after only a small biopsy?
Also- the neck drain that they mentioned being the need for a typical 2-3 day hospital stay- can anyone shed more color on this?

My husband and I are going in to speak with the doctor about everything next week- but I just thought I would pick your brains first.

Needless to say- I am an emotional wreck- but am dong my darnedest to stay positive & make sure that my head stays on straight to make sure that I know as much as I possibly can going into this!!

Thank you!




Sally, 38 years old
T1N0M0 Left Tongue Lesion, Moderately Differentiated
10 + year history Leukoplakia, Mild Dysplasia before cancer diagnosis 8/2011
Scheduled Partial Glossectomy & Neck Dissection 9-17-11