 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,116 | Hi Ray, I had cancer on left side of tongue at age 44, 4 1/2 years ago, a pet scan was done because my oral surgeon thought the cancer had probably gone into my lymph nodes, which it had, two of them.....I had surgery and radiation and here I am today.....I was staged at IV....PM me if you want any specifics.....Take a deep breath and remember we are all here for you!!!! Carol
Diagnosed May 2002 with Stage IV tongue cancer, two lymph nodes positive. Surgery to remove 1/2 tongue, neck dissection, 35 radiation treatments. 11/2007, diagnosed with cancer of soft palate, surgery 12/14/07, jaw split. 3/24/10, cancer on tongue behind flap, need petscan, surgery scheduled 4/16/10
---update passed away 8-27-11---
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