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Anyone have Squamous cell cancer and where?
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Yes my husband, he had three surgeries for tongue cancer for the last year 30 treatments of radiation and 17 lymph nodes on the right side removed. Two months after radiation PET scan showed new squamous cell on his lymph node next to the carotid artery. Also a new small lump on the center of his tongue which was Biopsied and is malignant.
We are now going to specialist is at OSHU in Oregon
We are both terrified
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@cappy51 Please let me add my welcome, as @grammato3 has done. We all can understand the uncertainty getting news like this can instill in us. OHSU is a great place to go to. I live in southern Oregon, and go to Eugene for my specialists, plus know there is OHSU not much further up the road if need be.
Please, as Susan mentioned, let us know how we can be of service, any questions we can help with, any support we can offer?
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@cappy51 : Am I correct that you are new to Mayo Clinic Connect? If so, welcome. I believe you and your husband will find support here and possibly share some insights into the treatment he is receiving at OSHU Oregon.
It can certainly be terrifying to have this type of diagnosis and not know what the next steps will entail. There are tremendous strides that have been made in the treatment of malignancies of this kind and the fact that he is currently undergoing surveillance and care for early detection is encouraging. I hope you're both getting interdisciplinary attention to all of your needs that will help you cope through the process and that you feel free to share your concerns here for any additional support along the way.
What does the team there consist of?