Ok, this is kind of surreal...

My sister has had a "lump" near her ear for a couple weeks that her Dr put her on antibiotics for.

Turns out she also has at least one nearby node that shows to be swollen, but not tender, and no pain, fevers, etc.

After much prodding, her Dr has finally agreed to do a biopsy, and she is scheduled for Tuesday. It will be a CT guided FNA.

Her name is Heather and she is clearly freaking out right now.

screen name: hwebster

Being a smoker only adds to the regret and anxiety I think.

Even though it's not technically Oral and of course not yet diagnosed as cancer, any support, advice, or encouragement the board can spare would be deeply appreciated.

PS: My mom has biopsy at UCI on Friday, Halloween.

UGH!

Michael | 53 | SCC | Right Tonsil | Dx'd: 06-10-05 | STAGE IV, T3N2bM0 | 3 Nodes R Side | MRND & Tonsillectomy 06/29/05 Dr Fee/Stanford | 8 wks Rad/Chemo startd August 15th @ MSKCC, NY | Tx Ended: 09-27-05 | Cancer free at 16+ Yrs | After-Effects of Tx: Thyroid function is 0, ok salivary function, tinnitus, some scars, neck/face asymmetry, gastric reflux. 2017 dysphagia, L Carotid stent / 2019, R Carotid occluded not eligible for stent.2022 dental issues, possible ORN, memory/recall challenges.