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Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 18 | Well I was finally able to get medicaid and I went to the ENT today (5/27) the doc didn't think it was anything serious but she could see that I was really concerned so she went ahead and did the biopsy, now I just have to wait 7 to 10 days for the results!
Shannon | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Shannon,
I'm glad that you got the biopsy done and didn't just take her word for it. No one can tell you for sure that something isn't cancer without a biopsy.
7 to 10 days is a long time to get biopsy results and although many have waited that long, I would call her office in 3-4 days to see if the results are back.
Good luck.
Jerry
Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.
"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"
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Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 45 | Hi Shannon - was getting worried about you. Glad you got in to see someone and have it checked out. Here's hoping for great results!
2002 - SCC - T1N0M0 - ever vigilant
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Joined: May 2009 Posts: 1,412 | Keep us posted. Let me know what happens and I can get you in touch with some incredible Drs in Tulsa.
Angelia
31 at Dx.
DX: 4/30/09, 10/21/09 SCC on floor of mouth,
T1NOMO, T2N1M0
TX: 39 IMRT, 8 cisplatin 11/30/09
PET/CT: 11/03/09: Lymph node involvement
PEG/PORT: 11/09
TX end: 02/01/10
PET Scan: 04/05/10 clear
PEG Out: 06/21/10
Biopsy: 12/23/10: fibrosis
HBO: 01/04/11 - ORN
Baby girl born 11-30-12
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Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 18 | Thanks everyone for your support... I'm not sure if the reason for the results taking so long is because of the Holiday weekend or if that is just the time frame they give so just in case it takes longer we don't get freaked out. I plan on calling the ENT's office Tuesday morning. They were suppose set up an appt for me to come back when they get the results but their computers were down so the receptionist said she would call me Thursday afternoon to set up the appt for the results but she never did!
Hope you all are enjoying your Memorial weekend!
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Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 18 | Well the Dr office finally called to set up a follow up appt, so I go back to get the results on Tues. June 8th... My husband just joined the National Guard (he is former Navy) and he will be doing his 2 weeks active starting Mon. the 7th so I will be going alone unless I get my sis-in-law to go with me. She is one of the few that know what is going on.
Have a good weekend I will be logging a lot of miles this weekend (abt 1340 miles in 3 days!) going with my son to his bull ridings, starting tonight (2 states and 3 different rodeos... LOL)
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Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 38 | Keep us posted, Shannon! I'm hoping your sister in law goes with you. It's always important to have extra ears around. Have fun during your travels:)
Ashley
Cancer found on left bottom portion of my tongue on March 9th. Non-smoker and light drinker. Tumor removed March 30th. Stage 1. No chemo. No radiation.
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Joined: May 2009 Posts: 1,412 | Waiting is so hard, but good that you are keeping busy. Waiting on pens and needles with you.
Angelia
31 at Dx.
DX: 4/30/09, 10/21/09 SCC on floor of mouth,
T1NOMO, T2N1M0
TX: 39 IMRT, 8 cisplatin 11/30/09
PET/CT: 11/03/09: Lymph node involvement
PEG/PORT: 11/09
TX end: 02/01/10
PET Scan: 04/05/10 clear
PEG Out: 06/21/10
Biopsy: 12/23/10: fibrosis
HBO: 01/04/11 - ORN
Baby girl born 11-30-12
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Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 18 | Well I can't sleep cause I am nervous about my appointment... I have also been a little stressed cause the area where she cut the lump off another lump has grown back in the same spot and it happened less than a week after she cut it off! My son and I had a good weekend going to his bull ridings, the rodeo that was the farthest away (9 hours one way!) he did the best at, he had an 82 point ride and was in 1st place as of Friday night just waiting to get the results for the weekend from the IPRA office to see if he stayed in 1st. We will do it all again this weekend but this time it will be 3 different rodeos in 3 different states... LOL I do love the rodeo season  Plus it keeps my mind off of things! Will be posting again as soon as possible. Thanks, Shannon | | | | | Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 229 Gold Member (200+ posts) | | Gold Member (200+ posts)
Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 229 | I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for a negative reading.
Sounds like a fun-filled weekend!
Patty
08-10-09 Partial Glossectomy w/suprahyoid neck dissection
SCC T1NOMX Stage I | 46 years old
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