possible recurrence site for squamous cell base of tongue

Hi All,

I am a survivor 3.5 yrs. and just just received PET scan results with activity showing uptake in the upper nose area. My medical oncologist called with this result and said he has never seen a recurrence in this area. I see my ENT specialist on Mon the 4th but thought I'd ask here if anyone has had a similiar experience. I was doing well and actually back to a realm the normal. I was even let go a year between scans. Any info will be greatly appreciated.

Thank You,

Mike

On 4/29/2009 mulls427 wrote:

Hi All,

I am a survivor 3.5 yrs. and just just received PET scan results with activity showing uptake in the upper nose area. My medical oncologist called with this result and said he has never seen a recurrence in this area. I see my ENT specialist on Mon the 4th but thought I'd ask here if anyone has had a similiar experience. I was doing well and actually back to a realm the normal. I was even let go a year between scans. Any info will be greatly appreciated.

Thank You,

Mike

 

Mike, sorry to hear this. I am a tongue base cancer survivor of 3 years & 9 months. I had a PET scan & a very small uptake showed up on my lower lobe of left lung. I am having a CTof the chest on 6/1. They don't suspect cancer, but my ENT want's to know what this is for sure. I feel great except the radiation burnt me so bad that I am now having horribe gum pain & there is two teeth starting to go inward & rubbing good side of tongue & very painful. I have very bad speech & will always have a feeding tube. I am alive & praise Jesus for that. I will be praying for you.

Blessings,

Debi