Just over two weeks ago I walked into Stanford Emergency and was almost immediately diagnosed with a 2" tumour at the base of my tongue. Last Saturday I had an MRI and I have a PET scan scheduled for the 23rd. We are currently looking to see if the cancer has spread. I was diagnosed 6 months ago with TMJ disorder, so there is some fear that it has spread to my jaw. I should add that a biopsy has shown my cancer to be HPV 16 positive.

Honestly, this forum scares me a little.

I am in good health, and good humor, otherwise. But I am alarmed at the above introductions. I begin radiation therapy soon and have no idea what to expect.

Im being treated in Santa Clara.

Last edited by ChristineB; 04-16-2014 04:27 AM. Reason: removed names.
Steven Ericsson-Zenith, Los Gatos, California.

Diagnosed six months earlier with TMJ Disorder.
In Late March 2014 Diagnosed with Cancer, a 2" tumour at the base of my tongue. Given a CAT scan, MRI and Chest X-Ray at Stanford Medical Center.
Referred to ENT Oncology at Valley Center, Santa Clara.
Biopsy 4/10/2014. Diagnosed with Squamous cell Carcinoma HPV16+
MRI, 4/12
Dental app. 4/17
First meeting with Radiology. 4/23
Dental treatment. 4/23
PET Scan. 4/29