| Joined: Jun 2018 Posts: 3 Member | OP Member Joined: Jun 2018 Posts: 3 | My wife had grade 1 oscc in oral cavity and was surgically operated with lymph nodes removal and neck dissection, even though it had not invaded the nodes. It was in 2014. In 2018/may during oral rehab, a small wound possibly caused by a broken tooth, was detected close to the previous site. Was surgically removed and found to be gr1 oscc,but no lymph node spread or spread in adjoining tissues. I am apprehensive of her survival. | | | | Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 1,275 Likes: 7 Assistant Admin Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | Assistant Admin Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 1,275 Likes: 7 | Did your wife’s doctor talk about what he’s going to do for follow-up? If you read the posts on this forum, you will find that some people have reoccurrence and some people don’t. It’s something no one can predict. May I suggest you have a look at ChristineB, the forum administrator’s signature? Christine’s experience gives us all hope and the courage to carry on, one day at a time.
Gloria She stood in the storm, and when the wind did not blow her way, she adjusted her sails... Elizabeth Edwards
Wife to John,dx 10/2012, BOT, HPV+, T3N2MO, RAD 70 gy,Cisplatinx2 , PEG in Dec 6, 2012, dx dvt in both legs after second chemo session, Apr 03/13 NED, July 2013 met to lungs, Phase 1 immunotherapy trial Jan 18/14 to July/14. Taxol/carboplatin July/14. Esophagus re-opened Oct 14. PEG out April 8, 2015. Phase 2 trial of Selinexor April to July 2015. At peace Jan 15, 2016. | | | | Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 3,267 Likes: 1 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 3,267 Likes: 1 | Hi Ac56!
I’ve had 7 recurrences, and still here! It will be about 4 months that i’ll be considered cancer free in five years. I had multiple surgeries, chemo, radiation and a targeted therapy to get there besides having the best doctors at CCC hospitals, and elsewhere, in my opinion.
Just never give up, educate yourself on this disease, and seek the best doctors, hospitals, and treatment you can find!
Good luck with everything!
10/09 T1N2bM0 Tonsil 11/09 Taxo Cisp 5-FU, 6 Months Hosp 01/11 35 IMRT 70Gy 7 Wks 06/11 30 HBO 08/11 RND PNI 06/12 SND PNI LVI 08/12 RND Pec Flap IORT 12 Gy 10/12 25 IMRT 50Gy 6 Wks Taxo Erbitux 10/13 SND 10/13 TBO/Angiograph 10/13 RND Carotid Remove IORT 10Gy PNI 12/13 25 Protons 50Gy 6 Wks Carbo 11/14 All Teeth Extract 30 HBO 03/15 Sequestromy Buccal Flap ORN 09/16 Mandibulectomy Fib Flap Sternotomy 04/17 Regraft hypergranulation Donor Site 06/17 Heart Attack Stent 02/19 Finally Cancer Free Took 10 yrs
| | | | Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | A recurrence is NOT a death sentence!!! Cancer is unpredictable and you just never know if it will return. Ive been diagnosed with OC three time in three years. The last being Stage IV with very low chance of survival. Somehow I beat the odds and survived which surprised even my doctors. Most patients will fare best at a comprehensive cancer center (CCC), especially when having a recurrence. If you can get her to a CCC for at the very least a second opinion it is worth the trip. Do not delay in scheduling appointments, time is of the essence. Some patients who have recurrences experience their tumor to grow quickly making it harder to treat. Some patients have been diagnosed with OC due to trauma in their mouths which sounds like what has happened in your wifes case. Regardless of what the cause was it still must be addressed and treated. If your wife only had surgery to remove her cancer then she should have both surgery and radiation as treatment options which for Stage I have great survival rates. For first time diagnosis at Stage I patients have a 90% chance of survival. I would have to guess that wouldnt be so different when talking about recurrences especially when radiation was not used the first time around. As a caregiver, you do NOT have an easy task. Its not easy taking care of the person you love the most in this world while you see them fighting and struggling to get thru everything. Plus taking care of your normal household chores while always maintaining a cheerful, encouraging attitude in front of your patient. Thats a heck of alot on your shoulders!!! Your fears are a normal reaction, we all fear a recurrence as what we are most afraid of. Recurrences force us to think about our own mortality and then the hardest thoughts with "what if..." way of thinking. Stay busy and make sure you take some time just for you. Even a walk around the block to clear your head can help dramatically when carrying so much on your shoulders. Take time to still go out and do your regular activities as much as possible to keep your routines going which can help make this easier on both of you. We understand where you are coming from and are here to help support you both. Wishing you and your wife all the very best!!! List of Cancer CentersUS News Best Hospitals ListMain OCF Site, Understanding section 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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