#81338 09-30-2008 03:34 PM | Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 8 Member | OP  Member
Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 8 | Well after over a week of mouth rinsing and pills, my doctor finally decided to do the biopsy on my tongue. It looks like a white callous to me but when someone else looked at it they said it looks like a canker sore that will not go away. So next Tues 10/7 it will happen. I'm really worried for I don't have any family members to rely on, my kids older and moved out and I can't depend on them,so I can't imagine what I would do if this comes out positive. The wait is a killer alone and i'm a reck everyday. Not sure if they have resources on what to do if I can't work and can't make the bills. I know i'm jumping ahead but Any suggestions?
MicheleM
April 05,SCC stage 2, tumor removed under tongue and floor of tongue, full neck disection with numerous lymph nodes removed. No radiation or chemo April 09, SCC stage 2 rt side of tongue 30% rt side removed, radiation will follow
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Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 212 | Hi Michele,
Sorry you're having to wait so long for answers, I know how difficult that is. While we all have unique circumstances, I too was alone when the diagnosis came in. I was blessed with family members and friends who came immediately to my side and several who I would not have anticipated. Try not to worry about the what if...people step up and help. I hope your ordeal is over quickly and positively.
Cancer of Tongue, SCC early Stage 1, Dx 3/13/07, partial glossectomy 4/14/07 found no residual carcinoma and a granular cell tumor with pseudo epitheliomatous hyperplasia.
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Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | Michele,
I can not imagine doing this alone but if that's the cards you have to play I'm sure you can do it. Don't sell yourself short and yeah the waiting is tough.
David
Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.
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