Thank you for all this helpful information. I will respond to best of my memory. I did have a negitive CT scan before first surgery, however I think the ENT said it was just of the neck. ENT said he is consulting with CCC which is Karmanos Canter Institute and said he wanted to go in again and take out layers until there is a clear margins. He said that is the next step. Then he wants me to get a 2nd opinion, and do that with a Cancer specialist, which I am looking into where i would like to do that, As I have several options and really good insurance, (Thank God). I have a ton of support ( huge Italian family ) however they are freaking me out more than I care for them to.They are all internet searching and I am just still in shock, dismay and scared. My partner has been to every Dr's appointment with me and he is the only calm in what seems to be a storm. My family is going to insist I get a PET scan, which from our experience in the recent past (uncle) is the best scan?!?! Thanks again everyone for information
Tongue Lesion 7+ months,CT -, Biopsy +SCC 6/25/13 (didn't ask kind,size,stage...scared/shock)DX fond out 7/3/13, excision of tongue clear margins 7/9/13 spot found 8/13 excsision with frozen sections was SCC had clear margins,10/25 3 more spots 11/19/13 tongue and floor of mouth excision with frozen section of 3 cm Jenn P
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