I have had an "ulcer: on my tounge since August. My dr finally refered me to an ENT. They did a biopsy last Thursday. The results are in SCC. I have to go back for addl tests tomorrow or Friday to see if it has spread.

I am so baffled. I suppose I do not understand how this happened! Just turned 23, smoked for 3 yeart on & off about 1/2 pack a day or less. Decided to quit recently, I was just married!

I am just so upset & angry. Is that normal? What am I to expect? My dr says it is smaller than he thought so that was good news. I just pray it has not spread.

*Shaylynn*
11.25.08 SCC of tongue diagnosed @ age 23 T2N2cM0
12.20.2008 Partial glossectomy & left neck dissection. Clear margins.
6.24.09-Pet Scans show 2 areas of concern
8.5.09-Recurrence-Perotid Gland and swollen node removal
9.29.09 Carboplatin & Taxol x8 Tomo x39
11.19.09 WILL COMPLETE TREATMENTS!