Hi all,
I survived SCC (Stage II) on the base of my tongue left side in 2004. Went through surgery, radiation and chemo. Completely caught off guard this week with the diagnosis of SCC of the right buccal (cheek). It's about 2 cm. PET scan and CT scan scheduled for Wednesday. I am so scared! I do not want to go through this again!!!! My question is the mysterious bump I eventually had biopsied had been in my mouth for 3-4 months. Now I feel so stupid for waiting. I am always so cautious with everything to do with my mouth because as some of you may experience, the residual effects of radiation cause continuous infections and thrush and I am always right on top of it. I thought I was grinding and biting my teeth. Anyway, so very scared it has spread... Any words of encouragement would be so helpful! Thanks for listening.