Hello, I'm new to the group

Hi sorry to hear about your diagnosis. Re neck dissection I would think this is likely . My mri of my neck Was clear but I still need dissection when I go in for my op (tongue cancer). About teeth I have no idea sorry. How are you coping with all This? When did you find out? 

Official diagnosis was yesterday but 2 weeks before I knew it was a likely possibility.

When is your op?

In next few weeks . It’s going to take all day!! 

Hi Becky. I also had teeth with amalgam fillings Leeds dental hospital did a thorough check and they were all,ok and I needed no extractions. I have always gone to dentist regularly so maybe that helped. I didn’t have a neck dissection Leeds cancer centre don’t do them routinely I had 35 radiotherapy and 2 of a planned 3 chemo again my trust does chemo every 3 weeks longer  infusions. Stick with us we’re a friendly bunch always happy to help.

Hugs Hazel 7 years post treatment 

Hi Becky, welcome to the group. I'm 8 years post treatment in November, I had 2 affected lymph nodes, which the RT sorted out, no neck dissection, so it's not certain you will have a neck dissection. I went to my dentist for a check up to see if any teeth needed to be removed, fortunately none did, even though I have fillings that had been done over 40 years ago. Stick with us, we're here to help if you need it, ask any questions you have.

Ray.

I had three molars out over 2 sessions, time will be needed to rule out/treat post extraction gum infections, 10-14 days between sessions and start of treatment.

Hello Becky

Welcome to the group. I'm glad you've found it, it's such a great source of info & support. 

I had a base of tongue tumour with lymph node involvement diagnosed 3 years ago and didn't have any surgery or extractions. All fine now! (touch wood). More details in my. profile. 

Sending you solidarity,  love & luck 

Catriona

Thanks. I've read your profile (very informative).

Re: the tumour. Mine was 29x29x41 10 days ago. He said T2 but turning T4 as is going into jaw muscles. What categorised yours as T4? 

It's confusing with difference in treatment. I'll have whatever is needed but I feel an op at the beginning will put me back before treatment.

Thanks 

Becky

It sounds like we'll be going through this together. 

I now have my Oxford appt for next thurs 21st. I'll know lots more then.

Becky

Good to have someone to chat to at the same stage of their journey . Let me know how you get on next t week. Is this to discuss the treatment you’ll be having? My next appointment is 26th but only as we’re having a few days away. I’ll be seeing the dietician, speech and language therapist and clinical nurse specialist. My op is in Coventry which is an hour from home! I feel your pain. I’m 56 so a similar age. My daughter is only 13 (old mum) so a lot for her to deal with.