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Diagnosed with SCC on base of tongue

Head & Neck Cancer | Last Active: Mar 18 11:49am | Replies (31)

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@twalkman23

I just joined here, and have gone through what your husband is now, mine was 2.5 yrs ago. Same area, about the same size carcinoma. By now you have hopefully made contact with an
Oncologist. I am 2 yrs clean after going through 7 weeks of radiation and two chemo sessions. It was not easy. I lost 90 lbs., needed to..just not this way!
You’ve caught this early. My oncologist gave me a 95% chance of complete recovery, and I was ecstatic. My oncologist and his team decided NOT to do surgery first, and I’m so happy they didn’t. Would have been way more challenging rehab. I won’t bore or scare you with the expectations. I’m here if you have any questions but I trust you’re in good hands with your team. The oncologist is the captain, there’s a radiologist, and ENT surgeon on his/her team. Best wishes to you and your husband. 🙏

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Hi @twalkman23 and welcome to the Head and Neck Cancer support group. Your input is helpful and valuable to so many. I am glad you joined us here.
I understand you are doing well which is excellent. Patients helping patients is so valuable to the medical community. I am just popping in to say welcome.