#38562 05-19-2005 02:18 AM | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 13 Member | OP  Member
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 13 | hullo.. the dentist saw a patch on tongue and said I needed a referral...I looked in my mouth properly yesterday..there's a large mass under tongue...went to doc who's found lump in neck. he's gone into emergency mode..took blood for urgent analysis..said outright it looks like cancer.
I'm busy thinking of all the other things it can be..but..
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#38563 05-19-2005 06:24 AM | Joined: May 2002 Posts: 2,152 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 2,152 | Oh small minnow, I can't believe this is happening to you. How sad. Be glad your doctor is working in emergency mode. The earlier this is diagnosed and treated, the better it is. Muster all the strength and courage that helped you get your fiend through this and you too can make it. Here's hoping it is not cancer and keep us posted.
Glad you friend is doing well.
Take care,
Eileen
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Aug 1997 unknown primary, Stage III
mets to 1 lymph node in neck; rt ND, 36 XRT rad
Aug 2001 tiny tumor on larynx, Stage I total laryngectomy; left ND
June 5, 2010 dx early stage breast cancer
June 9, 2011 SCC 1.5 cm hypo pharynx, 70% P-16 positive, no mets, Stage I
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#38564 05-19-2005 07:12 AM | Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,163 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,163 | Hello small minnow,
Hoping that it's anything but oral cancer. Remember the saying on this website, "It Ain't Cancer til the pathlogy report says its cancer!
Glad to hear your doctor is in emergency mode on this. The sooner you know the better. You have helped your friend by offering love and support. Now it's time you receive the same from all of us. Please know I and many members are pulling for you. You can beat this!!!
All my best. Danny Boy
Daniel Bogan DX 7/16/03 Right tonsil,SCC T4NOMO. right side neck disection, IMRT Radiation x 33.
Recurrance in June 05 in right tonsil area. Now receiving palliative chemo (Erbitux) starting 3/9/06
Our good friend and loved member of the forum has passed away RIP Dannyboy 7-16-2006
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#38565 05-19-2005 08:45 AM | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,244 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,244 | Small Minnow
Get on the internet, find a near hospital with a good head and neck clinic and plenty of experience in this field, you will need biopsy, MRI scan, xrays. Make sure your GP is really happy about where he refers you to, being in London you should have a good choice, be prepared to travel if the hospital has more experience in this field, don't just settle for the nearest. I will be hoping that everyone is wrong and it's just an infection.
Sunshine.. love and hugs
Helen
SCC Base of tongue, (TISN0M0) laser surgery, 10/01 and 05/03 no clear margins. Radial free flap graft to tonsil pillar, partial glossectomy, left neck dissection 08/04
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#38566 05-19-2005 10:13 AM | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 90 Senior Member (75+ posts) | | Senior Member (75+ posts)
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 90 | Small Minnow,
I couldn't believe it when I read your post. I will pray that it isn't the "C" word! I guess when we are in the caregiver role, it's hard to believe we could also become the patient. You have been such a support to your friend, very glad to hear he is feeling better. Now it's his turn to be there for you! Just know that you have a ton of people here who care about you and we are all hoping for the best. Keep us updated OK?
You hang in there,
Shelley
Caregiver to husband, Ron. Throat cancer, Stage II. No Chemo or Surgery. Completed 35 Radiation Treatments in November 2004.
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