No, they never found the cause of swelling or infection. Steriods helped only briefly. She saw the ENT(who originally diagonsed the cancer) today for a follow-up. He feels "something" on her tongue -- thinks its the tumor growing again but not sure. She will have CT scan Thursday to check lungs and neck to see if it has spread. She's at peace. She's ready to die, but fears a painful death.


CG to mom (non smoker) during treatment. Dx 7/07 SCC side and base of tongue, Stage 3/4, T4, N1. Refused surgery. Completed tx (41 rads, 8 chemo) 10/07. PET on 1/9/08 showed active cancer. Fought bravely until the end -- 2/12/08.