#29256 08-04-2007 04:02 PM | Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 735 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 735 | Ok I have a question..2 weeks ago I had a biopsy on the right side of my tongue , and it was benign , yet if left untreated would turn to SCC.
My question is ,I have a Pimple like thing there now, it is filled with a pus ( i know gross) I don't know if this is a normal part of healing or do I need to have it checked? It was just biopsied !
Shar
Sharlee
35 year old Female Non smoker, very occasional alcohol ..Scc T1N0M0,partial glossectomy and left neck disection ,2/9/07 No rad deemed ness. 4/16 tonsillectomy ..Trimengenial Neuralga due to surgery
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#29257 08-05-2007 03:27 AM | Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 199 Senior Member (100+ posts) | | Senior Member (100+ posts)
Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 199 | Sharlee - without seeing it, it's hard to say for sure, but it may be nothing. I had a biopsy almost 2 weeks ago (part of the clinical trial protocol I am on) and it looks kind of like that - round and yellowish, but that's just the normal way that a bx of the tongue granulates and heals. It's also still a little sore at times... But if it's really worrying you, you should probably have it checked for peace of mind.
Ginny M. SCC of Left lateral tongue Dx 04/06,Surgery MDACC 05/11/06: Partial glossectomy with selective neck dissection. T1N0M0 - no radiation. Phase III clinical trial ("EPOC" trial)04/07 thru 04/08 because tests showed a 65% chance of recurrence. 10 Year Survivor!
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#29258 08-05-2007 02:10 PM | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Shar,
Sounds like you might have an infection in the area of the biopsy. You should go back to whoever did the biopsy to get it checked out.
Jerry
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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#29259 08-05-2007 02:22 PM | Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 388 Platinum Member (300+ posts) | | Platinum Member (300+ posts)
Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 388 | Ginny - I noticed in your profile, you mentioned that you started a "phase III clinical trial for prevention of recurrence" in April. Where are you participating in this trial, how did you hear about it, and what are they doing for you? Thank you for info about this trial. Warmly, JaneP 
Husband: 3 SCC gum and cheek cancers 2002, 2005, 2006: surgery only. Scans clear after removal of small, well differentiated, non-invasive cancers. No radiation. 4th SCC lip diagnosed 4/13/07 - in situ, removed in biopsy. More lip removed 2/8/08 - dysplasia. 2 Biopsies 3/17/09 no cancer (lichenoids)
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#29260 08-06-2007 07:31 AM | Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 199 Senior Member (100+ posts) | | Senior Member (100+ posts)
Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 199 | Jane - I just sent you a private message about the clinical trail.
Ginny M. SCC of Left lateral tongue Dx 04/06,Surgery MDACC 05/11/06: Partial glossectomy with selective neck dissection. T1N0M0 - no radiation. Phase III clinical trial ("EPOC" trial)04/07 thru 04/08 because tests showed a 65% chance of recurrence. 10 Year Survivor!
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#29261 08-06-2007 02:47 PM | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 493 Platinum Member (300+ posts) | | Platinum Member (300+ posts)
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 493 | Ginny,
Not to put to fine a point on it but one reason we come to this board is to get educated on treatments, experiences, clinical trials etc...
Is there a reason you won't share with the public?
Tim
Tim Stoj
63 yr old. Dx Jun 06 with BOT Stage IV. Neck dissesction on 19 Jun 06. Started Tx on 21 Aug 06/completed 33 IMRTs and 3 CT (2 Cisplat & 1 Carboplat) on 5 Oct 06.
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#29262 08-07-2007 01:57 AM | Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 199 Senior Member (100+ posts) | | Senior Member (100+ posts)
Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 199 | Tim- There is absolutely not a reason I won't share, but I have actually already posted on this and I was afraid I would bore people who have already read my postings on it - I just didn't want to repeat myself, or hijack Sharlee's topic!
My postings on this are in the General Board, under the Topic "Should I participate in a clinical trial" and dated March 21.... Please let me know if you can't find this, or have any other questions - I am happy to share. I have just passed Month 3 of the protocol.
Ginny M. SCC of Left lateral tongue Dx 04/06,Surgery MDACC 05/11/06: Partial glossectomy with selective neck dissection. T1N0M0 - no radiation. Phase III clinical trial ("EPOC" trial)04/07 thru 04/08 because tests showed a 65% chance of recurrence. 10 Year Survivor!
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#29263 08-07-2007 05:01 AM | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 493 Platinum Member (300+ posts) | | Platinum Member (300+ posts)
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 493 | Ginny,
Thanks for the guide to your previous post. I apologize if you feel as though I accused you of not sharing, that certainly wasn't my intent.
Tim
Tim Stoj
63 yr old. Dx Jun 06 with BOT Stage IV. Neck dissesction on 19 Jun 06. Started Tx on 21 Aug 06/completed 33 IMRTs and 3 CT (2 Cisplat & 1 Carboplat) on 5 Oct 06.
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#29264 08-07-2007 01:09 PM | Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 199 Senior Member (100+ posts) | | Senior Member (100+ posts)
Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 199 | Tim - no problem at all, I didn't think you were accusing me, I just wanted you and others to know why I didn't post the information again. I am happy to answer any other questions anyone has about this trial.
Ginny M. SCC of Left lateral tongue Dx 04/06,Surgery MDACC 05/11/06: Partial glossectomy with selective neck dissection. T1N0M0 - no radiation. Phase III clinical trial ("EPOC" trial)04/07 thru 04/08 because tests showed a 65% chance of recurrence. 10 Year Survivor!
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