So, it's time for another update. I found a bump on my tongue (the old side) near the incision line 10 days ago. I told myself not to panic, and did pretty well at that. I am scheduled to see my surgeon on June 20, so I figured I would wait and show him. It got a bit more painful, and I became a nervous Nellie, so I scheduled an early appointment with my non-surgical ENT, whom I saw today.

Thankfully he has said it is likely just an irritation (the pain went away yesterday, and the bump is hardly noticeable now). I felt like a twit, but he was awesome and told me that I should never feel bad about getting things checked.

So, note to all out there as well having the same thoughts.

I will of course tell my surgeon, but so far, still looking good.

My thoughts are with you all, as always.

Tina
Diag: Aug. 13/12
T3N0M0
50% + glossectomy and bilateral radical neck dissection, removal of nodes zones I - V
Surgery October 11/12
Chemo/rad on hold due to clear margins and nodes
Sept 21/13 clear CT with anomaly thought to be the artery, being watched closely.
Dec 16/13 - anomaly confirmed artery, all clear
nickname: "get 'r done"
Plans: kick cancer's butt