I understand how scary things can get when you have a recurrance. You are your best advocate. Any time you think something is out of the ordinary, run to your doctor and get it checked out.If you don't like the answers you are getting, get a second opinion.

Right now you are expending a lot of energy worrying if this lump is going to harm you. I think getting the information as soon as possible is best so that you don't worry needlessly.

Having said that, this group provides a lot of emotional support and tools to help you deal with things. Anytime you need help, want to vent, or want to share happy thoughts this group is there for you.

Hopefully, everything will turn out good and you will report how relieved you feel.

59 Male 10/06 SCC Stage 1 tongue cancer. 12/06 partial glossectemy right side, removal of lymph nodes. Margins and lymph nodes clean. 09/08 recurrence SCC Stage 1 tongue cancer. 10/08 partial glossectemy right side. Margins clean. Radiation recommended.