#61904 10-03-2007 01:33 AM | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 93 Supporting Member (50+ posts) | OP  Supporting Member (50+ posts)
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 93 | Had a small scare.
Who am I kidding, it was more than small.
Went for Hubbys 2 month regular clinic appt 9/25 and they found a 1/2" lesion on the original tonsil site.
Drs wanted it removed ASAP so we did the pre-op that day for Friday.
He went in for the surgery and the DR called and said the pathology showed all clear.
There was no tumor just irritated from the radiation.
They took a little over 1/2 the tonsil by laser. That sure has slowed him down.
Just kept remembering "It ain't cancer till the biopsy says it is".
Thank you for this forum, kept me sane.
Maggie
caregiver to husband
right tonsil stage 3
35 IMRT TX completed 1/5/2007
PET Scan clear 3/07
biopsy 9/07 clear
1st yr PET scan 12/18/07 clear
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#61905 10-03-2007 01:35 AM | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 93 Supporting Member (50+ posts) | | OP Supporting Member (50+ posts)
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 93 | This forum stops me from doing what I read on an old pillow
"when in danger
when in doubt
run in circles
scream and shout"
Hope it helps someone else
Maggie
caregiver to husband
right tonsil stage 3
35 IMRT TX completed 1/5/2007
PET Scan clear 3/07
biopsy 9/07 clear
1st yr PET scan 12/18/07 clear
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#61906 10-03-2007 10:09 AM | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 580 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 580 | Maggie,
I'm glad everything is OK. May I suggest throwing the pillow out. Get a new one printed that says, "It ain't cancer till the biopsy says it is".
Cheers,
Mike
Dentist since 1995, 12 year Cancer Survivor, Father, Husband, Thankful to so many who supported me on my journey so far, and more than happy to comfort a friend.
Live, Laugh, Love & Learn.
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#61907 10-04-2007 12:21 AM | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 93 Supporting Member (50+ posts) | | OP Supporting Member (50+ posts)
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 93 | Mike,
Wouldn't that be a conversation starter sitting on the couch.
LOL
Maggie
caregiver to husband
right tonsil stage 3
35 IMRT TX completed 1/5/2007
PET Scan clear 3/07
biopsy 9/07 clear
1st yr PET scan 12/18/07 clear
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#61908 10-05-2007 08:57 AM | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 580 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 580 | Maggie,
I dare say it would be. Possibly a coversation that could benefit others.
Keep strong and stay the course.
Hugs,
Mike
Dentist since 1995, 12 year Cancer Survivor, Father, Husband, Thankful to so many who supported me on my journey so far, and more than happy to comfort a friend.
Live, Laugh, Love & Learn.
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