Leslie, yes the doctor that suggested the additional scanning was the doctor at the University Hospital. He came recommended but did say that the decision was mine. Apparently he trained the other doctor I saw on Wednesday and both are highly regarded. I do believe that the information will be presented to a tumor board.

Christine, I had my biopsy last Friday to determine if the area was cancerous but I haven't had additional surgery yet. My tongue is just now almost back to normal. Will inflammation still show up on the PET scan if I get it on Wednesday? Everything is tentatively scheduled right now. How long is too long to wait for surgery since it's inevitable that I will need it? This was my third opinion... smirk.

Sorry for posting all over the place. I meant to post this in treatment and procedure but made a mistake. Note to self, don't do this on a cell phone in the doctors office!

Last edited by kfisher; 03-29-2014 09:14 AM.
3/2014: 25, no risk factors (nonsmoker, rare drinker, HPV negative) SCC right lateral tongue, T1N0M0 - well-differentiated; surgery - removal of tumor, salivary gland + neck dissection
11/2017 - ovarian torsion
12/2018 - basal cell skin cancer