I have just got home from my outpatient appointment. The news is very good. They got all the tumor and my lymph nodes are clear so no follow up treatment necessary. Monthly check-ups and scans for the next 2 years, then 2 monthly appoints for 2 years, then 6 month appointments in the fifth year. Figured I'd just get on with living my life and feel very grateful for being given this blessing.

Love and hugs to all smile smile

Cheryl

Cheryl aged 50. Long time smoker but quit 4 years ago - rarely drink alcohol
Referred oral health 17th Sept '13 -
Incisional biopsy right tongue 23rd Sept '13
MRI 30th Sept '13
Confirmed invasive moderately diffirentiated SCC 2nd October 2013 - Chest Xray and MRI Clear
Surgery planned 12th Nov '13 Partial glossectomy, neck dissection, flap from forearm.
Surgery cancelled - non-availability of HDU bed
Surgery resceduled 18th Nov '13
Fighting fear on a daily basis but keep smiling.