Philly and David,

Welcome to OCF. I'm also 37 and my Docs did the same thing, gave me a swish and spit..."Oh, it's not cancer you don't fit the profile.." Well, ever since I found this site I found a lot of us don't fit the profile but sure as heck are in the same boat. I'm sorry, I don't like seeing people pushed aside or not diagnosed when they should be...My whole life it was drilled in my head that early diagnosis is key. I wish the best for you and your husband you came to a good place. You guys will get through this, stay on top of everything.

7-16-08 age 37@Dx, T3N0M0 SCC 4.778cm tumor, left side of oral tongue, non smoker, casual drinker, I am the 4th in my family to have H&N cancer
8-13-08 left neck dissection and 40% of tongue removed, submandibular salivary gland & 14 nodes clean, no chemo, IMRTx35
11-4-08 Recovering & feeling better