Hello Everybody,
This is my first time to OCF and I can't believe all the info on the site. What a great website! I was diagnosed 7-7-98 SCC right side of tongue, stage III, Hemiglossectomy, radical neck, brachytherapy, external beam w/ concurrent chemo. I'm happy to say that was over 6 years ago with no major problems to speak of. Until... 6 mo ago when I developed a small ulcer (3mm) on the opposite side of the mandible. The area healed w/in 1 week but then re ulcerated 2 times after that. Oral surgeon concerned about ORN and poor tissue in the area. August '04 started HBO and had biopsy of the area that was questioning possible re occurence or chronic ulcer. Presently , ulcer is healed and the mouth feels great. However as of today 10-19-04, the repeat Denti-Scan is now suggesting re-biopsy of the area. STRESS TIME!!! Would love to hear from any of my fellow ORAL CANCER FRIENDS.

LIVE STRONG, JOHN