Hello everyone!
I have been looking at this forum during the last week (waiting for biopsy results) and many posts have made me feel a little at ease. Thank you for that.
we got the call yesterday that they did find cancerous cells in one lymph node.
This is what he has had so far:
-Ultrasound of neck
-MRI- doc found something suspicious at base of tongue
-ENT appointment at Portsmouth military hospital, doc took biopsy of lymph node and after exam said he saw a suspicious bump at base of tongue, docs response is
"at least stage three and they will perform surgery/biopsy then follow with 6
weeks of chemo and radiation."

-Got the call yesterday saying there is cancerous cells, surgery scheduled for Tuesday for biopsy and possible removal of tosils. Will check to see if dental work needs to be done, then start chemo and radiation. He also said make an appt. for pet scan, it doesn't matter if if is after surgery.

This is all happening so fast!

Is anyone out there active duty?
Any thoughts on Portsmouth military hospital?
we are looking into getting a second opinion and going to John hopkins.

Any help or guidance would be appreciated.
My husband is 40 years old, rarely drinks and has never smoked. Is in great physical shape, although I know this doesn't make a difference.:(








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