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Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,293 Likes: 1 | Welcome Larry,
Certainly not the kind of trick or treat you want to experience. There are many who have similar OC as you so you can get a lot of practical experiences here.
Why you were not diagnosed earlier is unfortunate but that's water under the bridge. At this point, having an ENT order the biopsy and get the process going is great.
Since you have past experiences dealing with cancer you probably know this but the ENT is one of several specialists involved to treat BOT (Base of Tongue) oral cancer. The chemo aspect is managed by a medical oncologist and the radiation is managed by the radiation oncologist. It would be rare for an ENT-surgeon to order the chemo and radiation treatments. Please check that out and if that is the case, I would seek alternative opinions. Second opinions are a good idea in any case.
You have a rough journey ahead but you will make it through. Stay close and read and ask as you desire.
Don
Don Male, 57 - Great health except C Dec '12 DX: BOT SCC T2N2bMx, Stage 4a, HPV+, multiple nodes 1 tooth out Jan '13 2nd tooth out Tumor Board -induction TPF (3 cycles), seq CRT 4-6/2013 CRT 70gr 2x35, weekly carbo150 ended 5/29,6/4 All the details, join at http://beatdown.cognacom.com | 
