I hope someone here with more experience than me can answer this question-when squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue reoccurs , does it usually come back in the same place or somewhere different. I had surgery and a radical modified neck dissection a little over 3 months ago, and am now having headaches and ear pain intermittently on that same side. I have a appointment with my surgeon tomorrow and am praying for good news telling me it is nothing, but of course am scared and worried to death. Trying to stay positive however. Any info anyone can offer would be greatly appreciated. Thank you all so much and prayers to you all for blessings and better days ahead.
Camille

February 2017 saw 2 different dentist for ulcer on tongue. Was told by both it was a bite
March 10 biopsy done by oral surgeon
March 17 biopsy results are keratanizing squamous cell carcinoma
May 3 partial glossectomy and right modified radical neck dissection
May 8 post op appt. given news in surgery 34 nodes removed from neck, 1 with cancer but still encapsulated and had not spread
drainage tube out and feeling pretty good!
May 26 appt. with radiation oncologist- No rads needed