Hi Jen,

Welcome to OCF. There are a lot of great people here. Always feel free to ask any questions.

I am 29 and was diagnosed when I was 27 with squamous cell carcinoma on my right tongue. I also had no "risk factors" but as you will learn there are many young people here with OC. I have only been treated surgically also and am getting married in March!!! The cancer/wedding combo stinks doesn't it?:)

I can relate to the anxiety and constantly worrying. My fiancee looks at my tongue all the time to make sure it looks ok. He always knows what he's looking at too...maybe your husband can do that for you. That is how I have learned to not be nervous all the time. Also, you can never be too careful. If you are ever concerned just call your doctor. It's always better to be safe than sorry.

Welcome again and I look forward to getting to know you and helping way I can.

Suzanne

Suzanne
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T1 SCC on right side of tongue
Age 31...27 when diagnosed
4 partial glossectomies
No chemo or radiation
Biopsy on 2/2/10-Clear
Surgery needed again...no later than April 2011
Loving life and just became a mother on 11/25/10
It's not what we CAN'T do..it's what we CAN do:)