Hi Mike,

Welcome to OCF, the best place to get information and support on oral cancer. I'm assuming they confirmed your cancer diagnosis via a biopsy. Did they test for the HPV virus? The HPV virus is becoming a leading cause of oral cancer even if you are a long-time tobacco user. OC caused by the HPV virus typically responds better to treatment (radiation and chemo).

There is a lot of information on OC treatment here in the forum and on the main pages of the OCF website and both have a search function.

Susan

SCC R-Lateral tongue, T1N0M0
Age 47 at Dx, non-smoker, casual drinker, HPV-
Surgery: June 2005
RT: Feb-Apr 2006
HBOT: 45 in 2008; 30 in 2013; 30 in 2022 -> Total 105!
Recurrence/Surgeries: Jan & Apr 2010
Biopsy 2/2011: Moderate dysplasia
Surgery 4/2011: Mild dysplasia
Dental issues: 2013-2025 (ORN of lower jaw)