Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,671 | Hi Danbert - My son was also Stage 2 with no history of tobacco use. He had SCC under the right side of his tongue and had 1/6 of his tongue removed. He has been cancer-free for 6+ years now. It's good if you can bring someone with you to appointments so they can help you remember what the doctors tell you and check back with each other later. You can also browse thru the main pages of OCF and write down your questions ahead of time. With all the great people we have here to support you and guide you, you will do just fine!
Anne-Marie CG to son, Paul (age 33, non-smoker) SCC Stage 2, Surgery 9/21/06, 1/6 tongue Rt.side removed, +48 lymph nodes neck. IMRTx28 completed 12/19/06. CT scan 7/8/10 Cancer-free! ("spot" on lung from scar tissue related to Pneumonia.)
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