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Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 1 | For past 6 months i have been putting off having this lump sensation in right neck check out. I have been a heavy smoker for the last 20 years. Yesterday i got the results of the MRI of my neck. 2cm abnormal mass of right base of tongue and 2.5cm mass right lymph node. I am a Registered Nurse so i kinda now that cancer is going to be the diagnosis. I know i shouldn't jump to conclusions until i have my biopsy, but cant help to see the cancer diagnosis smacking me in the face.
Going to see ENT surgeon on Monday and get this diagnosis going. I am ready to fight n just want to get active in forums. gonna spend the day researching and reading stories of people on here. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 875 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 875 | Hello Jmeeker:
So sorry if you do have cancer, but you will hear that it's not cancer until the biopsy proves it to be. That's hard to digest, I know because I freak every time I have a PET/CT scan, but it's true. So, let's hope and pray that it's not. You will be getting a lot of advice from the Forum members - they are GREAT, and glad you found us. Prayers heading your way.
julieann
Julieann Nov 2007 SCC on right tonsil following tonsillectomy. Was smoker, QUIT. (Stage IV T2 N2b) 7 weeks radiation one day/wk chemo (carboplatin and 5-FU). Allergic to Taxol; PEG in, lost 30 lbs. TX completed January 2008. PEG out mid- 2008. PET/CT 1/17/2011;2/3/12 NEGATIVE for cancer  | | | | | Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 238 Gold Member (200+ posts) | | Gold Member (200+ posts)
Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 238 | So glad you went and had it checked out. Hopefully, it will not be cancer and you can do what you need to fix it. If it is cancer, then, like you said, get on with the fight. You have definitely found a wonderful place here for support, answers and caring people. Best of luck and lots of prayers for your upcoming ENT visit.
CG/Mom: 5 1/2 years SCC upper palate,4 recurrences, surgeries, chemo & radiation. Mom went to Heaven 1/21/11.
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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 8 | Welcome to OCF! I hope you will not have to be a part of this forum! Glad to hear you are already set up with an ENT. If things do turn out to be cancer, please go to a large cancer facility for your treatments. Also, getting a second opinion is a great plan too! IF and I am saying IF it is cancer then you will want to round up all your friends and relatives to help you. Make a list with everyone's names and numbers and let them know you will call them if you need help. Its a good idea to try to eat all your favorites right now too. If you are sick then you will have a change in your eating habits.
I hope you will take this opportunity to quit smoking! This may just be a warning at this time, you may not get another one. I am a former smoker and one day on my way for a test I got angry that I was stupid enough to smoke and what it did to me. I threw those cigs right out the window and never smoked again. If I can quit so can you, its a mind over cigs issue and you can do it!!!
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 | | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 Senior Patient Advocate Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Senior Patient Advocate Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | Get an opinion from the nearest comprehensive cancer center before you decide on your Tx.
David
Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.
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