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grayson
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Jul 16, 2009 - 10:49 am

I really appreciate your comments re my uncertainty of what my symptoms are from. I will try to not to stress too much although it's difficult to forget when you swallow every few seconds and always feel a lump sensation. Your kindness and info on this site is so inspiring. I will let you know how things go. Thanks again. Oh by the way what type of symptoms did you have when diagnosed with tonsil or base of tongue cancer? Thanks Jennifer
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soccerfreaks
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Jul 16, 2009 - 11:49 am
For whom does the bell toll?

Jennifer, not sure of whom you are addressing, but since I'm here, I'll respond anyway :).

Myself, I had cancer in the tongue that required removal and replacement of the entire right side of it. In addition, there were malignant lymph nodes which required a radical neck dissection.

My symptoms began as a sore throat in June of '05, which was treated with antibiotics. When the sore throat persisted into July, my GP prescribed stronger antibiotics. It was only when, at the end of August, I called him to advise I had a bump on my tongue and difficulty eating did he send me to the hospital IMMEDIATELY for what ended up being a biopy that proved the existence of cancer.

Hopefully, you will get different, much better results.

Take care,

Joe
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jkinobay
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Jul 21, 2009 - 6:24 pm
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