 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,384 Likes: 1 | Hi Steve,
I don't think I was the first to say "it ain't cancer until the pathologist says so" would be more correct.
You should be fine shortly after the surgical biopsy, the amount of tissue taken is small. If necessary a stitch may be placed to close up the site but the tongue heals pretty fast. Ask your ENT if you have ANY questions and urge him to get the results back quickly please.
Mark, 21 Year survivor, SCC right tonsil, 3 nodes positive, one with extra-capsular spread. I never asked what stage (would have scared me anyway) Right side tonsillectomy, radical neck dissection right side, maximum radiation to both sides, no chemo, no PEG, age 40 when diagnosed.
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