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Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 21 | I was just wondering if it was possible to get cancer in the free flap section of my tongue. There is a white spot that has appeared. It has been there for a few days and is kind of sore if I run my finger over it. I think it is probably my paranoia setting in but thought I would ask.
Tongue cancer diagnosed 12/01. Tumor removed. No chemo, no radiation. Early stage 3 SCC of the tongue recurrance 12/06, well differentiated. Hemiglossectomy, free flap, neck dissection 3/26/07. IMRT Tx finished 8-7-07(30 Tx's). No chemo.
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I always thought the answer was no. There was a very recent post from someone who asked their doctor. The answer was yes it is possible. It could be any number of things. If the sore has been there over 2 weeks it should always get looked at. For your piece of mind, call the doc and get it checked out.
ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive  | | |
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