Today we received the results of CT scans done last week for my wife (Dx SCC oral tongue 1/05, end Tx 7/05)

First the Dr gave us the good new that all was negative with respect to lymph nodes and nodules.

Then the Dr gave us the bad news that the scans showed a tiny amount of fluid around the heart. The DR said that we have to watch this because it could be a sign a metastatic disease or spread of cancer to other sites. But based on the small amount of fluid, the Dr did not think at this time that it was related to cancer spread.

I would appreciate hearing from other forum members their experince with scan results showing fluid around the heart. We are worried.

My wife and I are grateful for all the help and support we have received from the wonderfuld and caring members of this forum.

Thank you.

CG to wife;
Jan 2005 DX SCC Tongue T2N1MO; RND surgery Mar 2005; 35 XRT and 4 cisplatin completed Jul 2005.
Dec 2006 tongue surgery, Scar tissue no cancer.
Feb 2010 neck node FNA - negative.
2010 ORN right jaw plus fracture
2015 ORN left jaw plus fracture
Feb 2016 Lower jaw reconstruction by Fibula free flap+titanium plate - Permanent G-tube
June 2016 Difficulty breathing - Permanent Trachea tube
Dec 2019 DX Cervical cancer - Stage 1 - Surgery Jan 16 2020.
15-20 esophagus/larynx dilations