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Hello, I'm 14 months post-treatment for throat cancer. So far my checkups [...]

Posted by bethh @bethh, Oct 4, 2015

Hello, I'm 14 months post-treatment for throat cancer. So far my checkups have been clear, but this week I saw the dentist and he said, "What's that?" He saw a small swelling on my tongue and insisted I have it checked. So I'm seeing my Ear Nose Throat doctor on Wednesday. The thing is, I'm terrified that my cancer has returned. I'm still struggling with side-effects from the last treatment - walking difficulties, eating problems. I'm trying to hold it all together and continue on with my life, but I just don't know what I'd do if I was faced with another round of chemo/radiation/surgery. I went through a terrible depression. And I worry about my husband and whether or not he could handle going through all of that again. I wish the dentist hadn't even found the spot. I sound like a wimp. Help.

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Kat | @mzsadie | Oct 27, 2015
In reply to @realtrose "my hygeniest found a lump on my tongue and the ear nose throat specialist said it..." + (show)
@realtrose

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my hygeniest found a lump on my tongue and the ear nose throat specialist said it is common and not cancer. yes the thought of recurrence is with us and we need each other for support. we are in this together<br />
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Hi,just wanted to check in and tell you happy fall
hope you are still doing will. My husband as improved also. No more feeding tube. On just follow up visits now. Sure was a trying year . Take care. Prayers for you
Kat

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conor | @conor | Jan 23, 2016
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@bethh

I saw my ENT doctor today and he told me that there's nothing wrong with my tongue and that my throat cancer had not come back. He told me he was glad to give me good news and I was certainly glad to hear it. Although my dentist meant well, it was a huge worry for me when he told me, "You need a biopsy." I believed him. Perhaps better safe than sorry, but it has been a stressful week as I waited to see my doctor. I guess that this worry of a recurrence, as many of you have said, will always be with me. Thank you again for your support and well wishes.
Beth

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Congrats - fantastic news.

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