I have not had any imaging tests yet. Just 3 biopsies and referral to new doctor. Will know more after Tuesday's consultation. If this guy doesn't suggest some type of imaging test.....my alarms are going to go off!!!!

Told my Principal and co-workers today. Receiving lots of support, love, and prayers.

It's still hard for me to believe I have CANCER. I feel fine....except for this sore tongue. It just hasn't sunk in yet. This is serious, isn't it.?!?. One well meaning co-worker told me...."oh I know what SCC is, my mother had that on her forehead....it's no big deal.....don't worry...." I keep going back and forth.....this is CANCER......to....it's just a bump on my tongue that's like a bad mole....the size of a LIMA BEAN...!!!!!! Yes....I know this is more than just a bad spot on my skin.....

48 yo female, quit smoking 4yrs ago, light drinker, Stage 2 SCC, Bx3, Dx 8/22/13, surgery 9/11/13. Partial glossectomy, bilateral neck dissection levels 1-4. Tongue reconstruction with flap from forearm. 87 Lymph nodes CLEAR. Tongue margins good at 1 cm. No further treatment planned. Monthly monitoring planned for upcoming year then periodic monitoring for next 4