Hello, am active man in mid 70's who has never had any health or fitness issues and still feel good. Now joined this group owing to a diagnosis of a squamous cell carcinoma on the top centre of my tongue which is rated T2N0M0. I suspect this cancer has manifested itself in recent years between routine dental inspections which were affected because of covid.
After referral by dentist to hospital specialists have had biopsy, scans, etc and initially advised by surgeons the condition would likely develop with adverse symptoms in future, also that tongue removal with possible reconstruction may resolve the problem. Because of the potential adverse impact on life quality I have decided against this course of action and fully appreciate there is no clear pathway to indicate time scale of past or future rate of cell growth.
After discussion with oncology was advised there is only minimal chance of cure with RT alone and that palliative care was available if I wished to go ahead with that. The specialists do all they can to assist but life says there is never any guarantee. At moment the plan is to undergo 10 radio therapy treatments, maybe this is best or a damage limitation option? I would appreciate your thoughts.
Good luck to you..... hugs
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
I wrote a blog about my cancer. just click on the link below
https://todaymycoffeetasteslikechristmasincostarica.com
