Had ENT Appt today

Hi everyone!

I just returned from my ent appointment today.  I saw for the first time the tumor in my lingual tonsil.  My doctor says is significant and massive in size.  It is asymmetrical with the left being the side effected, also my tongue is about twice the normal size on the left.  The doctor did a scope in office along with reaching into my mouth and was able to push on the tonsil and move it.  Have to say I have a headache now and my neck is sore.  Strange.

Anway, I go in for bloodwork tomorrow and my brain MRI and MR Arthrogram.  I also go in for a CT Scan on the 9th and return to the Neurosurgeon on the same day.  Then return to the ENT on the 16th to discuss my surgery to removed both lingual tonsils and also to do a revision on my adenoids.

The thought is possible lymphoma cancer or lupus - I don't really like the sound of either.  And we won't anything for sure until the surgery and biopsy.  Scares me half to death -  my hubby is deployed and I am not really saying anything to him or the kids until we know for sure.  What a load to carry, not complaining but wow kind of scary!  :)

Thanks for listening and any help would be greatly appreciated!

Kathe

Oh my goodnes  -  my heart just skipped a beat for you.  You do have a huge load but know that everyone on this board is here to support you.  I will say a special prayer for you and your family.  I know that God does not give us more than we can handle but you have enough with your hubby in the military.  Please keep us informed.

Cheryl  Oklahoma City

Thank you Cheryl!  I had my brain MRI today.  It went fine, nothing exciting!  :)  I'll add an update in the next few weeks, until then I really won't know anything else.  Thanks so much for the support.  It is so nice to be surrounded by people who understand the strain of just finding out, more or less, by those who have walked the same path. 

Blessings,

Kathe

We're all here for you, Kathe. It's a good bunch of people.

And please, thank your husband for his service to our country.

--Jim in Delaware