Got diagnosed with MEC on roof of mouth. Had wide excision 6 weeks ago. Recovery for first 3 weeks was very rough.
went for results last week and told tumour removed but I only have a 1.5mm clear margin. Tissue was only removed. Beyond the 1.5mm is bone.
As 1.5mm can’t say if cancer gone or not in case some stray cells.
Given 2 choices. Leave it at that and 80% chance of no reoccurrence but may be some stray cells in the bone which may grow. I would then have Mapuche more intrusive surgery in the future and radiotherapy and pos in lump nodes.
Option 2 have further surgery to remove some of bone to see if there are any stray cells and get a slightly better margin if no cancer cells found.
Ups chances of no reoccurrence from 80% to 90/95%.
Decided to go for option 2 and ext surgery booked in in a week time.
Hoping no cancer cells found in bone as scared of what would be next step.
Originally told 1 op to resolve this but now onto number 2. Tumour was not visable on my scans but was there when they operated.
think I have made the right choice of the further op
think I have made the right choice of the further op
I think you have too. You can always have radiotherapy to hand should you need it. Hopefully not.
It’s good to have such an encouraging prognosis. 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
