Stage 3 tongue cancer (spread to one examined/removed lymph node). Tumor removal, neck dissection and radiation. First, for anyone reading this who is currently going thru treatment I want to give you encouragement...you will make it thru! It is NOT easy, but it will end. That being said, I need advice as I'm disheartened. 2 years post surgery was May, 2 years post radiation is August. Was doing great! Just went in for yearly physical and my PCP felt a lymph node he didn't like. Am scheduled for an ultrasound and fine needle biopsy tomorrow to see what's going on. I totally realize I shouldn't jump to negative conclusions, but I can feel the node he's concerned with and it doesn't feel "good". Looking for anyone else who has been in this situation. Guessing I can't do radiation 2x on the same side so what would my options be? Thinking of all of you (us) that are going thru this miserable experience and pray that we will get thru it.
HI Jen. Awful for you but let's hope it's something else. You can't help but worry though, can you?
If the worst comes to the worst another dissection might be suggested, a more radical one. We have a member here, in the community, who is currently taking part in a trial at The Marsden for just what you fear. I know he looks in.
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
