I've just been diagnosed with mucoepidermoid carcinoma. We saw head and Neck Cancer Specialist on 8/20. Going back tomorrow for treatment plan suggestions - He wanted to consult with doctor who did the excisional biopsy. Also going to see Radiation Oncologist tomorrow as well. What kind of questions should I be asking?

The pathology report showed a negative margin- so He initially advised that doing nothing was not a good idea. So are we to assume that a negative margin means cancer is still there?

Also- the PET scan showed spot on my thyroid so I have a biopsy on that next week. Is that something that is treated in tandem with these doctors or is that a whole other set of doctors?

Last edited by julkev; 08-29-2013 09:56 PM.

39 yo Female
8/6/13 excisional biopsy, right floor of mouth
8/12/13 DX of mucoepidermoid carcinoma, intermediate grade
8/30/13 T2N0M0