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Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 383 | All of us on this forum that have been through or in some way touched by "The Journey" freely inform others about early detection, the connection to saving lives, or improving quality of life. So with that being said, after six years living cancer free I have been diagnosed with Malignant Squamous Cell, this time on the left lateral side of tongue.
I had went in for a deep clean of back molars mid-February, returning for a follow up two weeks later. In those two weeks a small lesion appeared. I told the hygienist it possibly was a scrape of my tongue against my teeth as it happens all the time and I can't feel it, but we took no chances, thank God! The in-house oral surgeon took a biopsy and it returned positive. All in a couple of weeks! Thank Goodness for early detection and proactive Dental care providers!
My wife and I have conferred with my surgeon and he feels very positive about resolving this through surgery since it has been caught so early, however he wants scans to ensure he knows what he's up against and that it's pretty well isolated. While discussing a plan he even commented about how far the dental profession has come in finding issues early and expediting treatment! He is an awesome Dr. and I feel I'm in very good hands. Therefore, I am scheduled for scans on Tuesday and already scheduled for surgery Thursday.
Prayers and good thoughts are welcomed!
SCC right side BOT/FOM; DX 1-25-06; Neck dissection/25% of tongue removed 2-17-06. Stage 2 Recurrence 7-06: IMRTX35 & 3X Cisplatin ended 10-18-06. Tumor found 03/18/13; Partial Glossectomy 03/28/13 left lateral tongue. Nov. 2014; headaches,lump on left side of throat. Radical Neck Dissection 12-17-14; Tumor into nerves/jugular; Surgery successful, IMRTX30 & 7X Erbotux. Scan 06-03-15; NED! 06-02-16; Mets to left Humerus bone and lesion on lungs-here We go again! Never, Ever Give Up!
**** PASSED AWAY 10/8/16 ****
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Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 5,264 Likes: 5 | Sorry you a have to go through this again hugs prayers and best wishes ..
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Cheryl : Irritation - 2004 BX: 6/2008 : Inflam. BX: 12/10, DX: 12/10 : SCC - LS tongue well dif. T2N1M0. 2/11 hemigloss + recon. : PND - 40 nodes - 39 clear. 3/11 - 5/11 IMRT 33 + cis x2, PEG 3/28/11 - 5/19/11 3 head, 2 chest scans - clear(fingers crossed) HPV-, No smoke, drink, or drugs, Vegan
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Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 756 Likes: 1 | Steven, sorry you are going through this again. It does sound like it was caught early which is good. Positive thoughts, hugs and prayers coming your way!
Susan
SCC R-Lateral tongue, T1N0M0
Age 47 at Dx, non-smoker, casual drinker, HPV-
Surgery: June 2005
RT: Feb-Apr 2006
HBOT: 45 in 2008; 30 in 2013; 30 in 2022 -> Total 105!
Recurrence/Surgeries: Jan & Apr 2010
Biopsy 2/2011: Moderate dysplasia
Surgery 4/2011: Mild dysplasia
Dental issues: 2013-2022 (ORN)
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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Steve, Im very sorry to hear you are going thru a recurrence! Wishing you all the very best with everything!!!
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: Oct 2006 Posts: 383 Platinum Member (300+ posts) | | OP Platinum Member (300+ posts)
Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 383 | Thank you all! I'm ready for tomorrow to get here! Starting to really feel that familiar drag and burn. Everything is going to be fine, I truly believe that. I appreciate the thoughts and prayers.
Steve
SCC right side BOT/FOM; DX 1-25-06; Neck dissection/25% of tongue removed 2-17-06. Stage 2 Recurrence 7-06: IMRTX35 & 3X Cisplatin ended 10-18-06. Tumor found 03/18/13; Partial Glossectomy 03/28/13 left lateral tongue. Nov. 2014; headaches,lump on left side of throat. Radical Neck Dissection 12-17-14; Tumor into nerves/jugular; Surgery successful, IMRTX30 & 7X Erbotux. Scan 06-03-15; NED! 06-02-16; Mets to left Humerus bone and lesion on lungs-here We go again! Never, Ever Give Up!
**** PASSED AWAY 10/8/16 ****
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