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Diagnosed with SCC on base of tongue

Posted by rakga @rakga, Jan 22 10:02am

Hi everyone. My husband just received biopsy results from a 1.5cm spot on the base of his tongue. The pathologist in the OR could not give a definitive result so the sample was sent out and came back today as "smattering" or "tickles" of squamous cell carcinoma in the lypmphatic tissue of the biopsy. An initial CT with contrast showed the 1.5cm spot with one enlarged lymph node directly next to it.

We have just been told that the soonest we can get in for a PET scan is February 5th. Hoping to see an oncologist earlier. Praying that things don't spread in the meantime!

I have a LOT of anxiety that I am going to lose my husband. Trying to stay positive that this was caught early and can be beaten.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Mar 18 11:49am
In reply to @rakga "Thank you all so much! Keep the feedback coming. We're doing a lotion recommended from his..." + (show)
@rakga

Thank you all so much! Keep the feedback coming. We're doing a lotion recommended from his radiation oncologist on his next twice per day and so far, they are pleased with how things are looking.

His biggest battle right now is the thick mucus that looks creamy. He's doing salt and baking soda rinses religiously as well as using Helios 2x per day. He told me that it's getting more difficult to swallow which I assume is related to the mucus settling in his throat?

The Boost VHC and Ensure Complete caused digestive pain and issues so we're waiting on Kate Farms Peptide formula tonight and praying that it works for him because he is simply not getting enough calories right now.

His radiation oncologist did share that she is seeing progress on her general scans used for her calculations at the halfway point which was very reassuring. Praying it continues!

Your support is so appreciated!

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