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another biopsy scheduled

Noellesmom
Noellesmom CSN Member Posts: 1,859 Member
in Head and Neck Cancer #1

So, it was squamous cell carcinoma of the lip a few weeks ago which was completely removed (according to the perky twelve year old nurse).

I let Jim go to ONE appointment without me because I had spinal fusion surgery - just ONE appointment, mind you - and he ends up having a special scan because something looks suspicious in his hypopharyngeal area (where original Stage 4 was found and treated and cured three years ago this month).  We went for a follow up to the special scan and now have a biopsy scheduled for this coming Monday, 26 August.

Asking for prayers and good thoughts.  Maybe this is just scar(e) tissue and the doctor is being overly cautious.

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  • hwt
    hwt CSN Member Posts: 2,328 Member
    #2
    Sending good thoughts

    Sending hugs and good thoughts your way. Prayers too!

    Candi

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  • Skiffin16
    Skiffin16 CSN Member Posts: 8,305 Member
    #3
    Thoughts & Prayers...

    Always better to be pro-active versus re-active.....

    Pretty nurse huh...., you better make sure you go with him from now on, LOL.

    JG

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  • phrannie51
    phrannie51 CSN Member Posts: 4,716
    #4
    Tucking you both into

    my pocket.....sending positive thoughts that the Dr. is taking very good care of your Jim....and all that will be there is scar tissue from rads. 

    Sending you a virtural hug, too....

    p

    Perky 12 y/o nurse?  You cracked me up!

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  • debbiejeanne
    debbiejeanne CSN Member Posts: 3,102 Member
    #5
    sending prayers and best

    sending prayers and best wishes for both.

    dj

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  • jim and i
    jim and i CSN Member Posts: 1,788 Member
    #6
    I pray the area is scar

    I pray the area is scar tissue and I pray for you both to be comforted as you await the results.

    Debbie

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  • CivilMatt
    CivilMatt CSN Member Posts: 4,725 Member
    #7
    thoughts & prayers

    Noellesmom,

    This is why we are all on the 5-year (to start) watch me close plan.

    Only good thoughts and prayers coming to you from 60 degree Oregon

    Best,

    Matt

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  • fishmanpa
    fishmanpa CSN Member Posts: 1,227 Member
    #8
    Those pesky 12 year old nurses!

    They'll get you every time! ;)  (that made me giggle)

    Positive thoughts and prayers that everything will remain in check and it's nothing serious.

    "T"

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  • Greg53
    Greg53 CSN Member Posts: 849
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    fishmanpa said:

    Those pesky 12 year old nurses!

    They'll get you every time! ;)  (that made me giggle)

    Positive thoughts and prayers that everything will remain in check and it's nothing serious.

    "T"

    Positive thoughts

    Positive thoughts and plenty of mojo headed to you and Jim!!

    Best

    Greg

    ps- my GI who did my PEG was only 14 (or that's what I asked him, according to my wife, as I was coming out from anesthesia, along with showing all the nurses my "doggie boxers" I was wearing - I don't do drugs welll:))

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  • donfoo
    donfoo CSN Member Posts: 1,773 Member
    #10
    good luck

    Only the very best outcomes for you. Better have cautious docs than ones who keep saying "nothing to worry about". don

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  • peggylulu
    peggylulu CSN Member Posts: 375
    #11
    Noellesmom

    Prayers and good thoughts that you are right and this turns out to be scar tissue .

    Peggy

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  • katenorwood
    katenorwood CSN Member Posts: 1,912
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    add mine

    It's amazing how we look at situations the same.  Sometimes, the younger proffessionals don't get it !  But I sure chuckled at the 12 yr. old nurse senerio !  Prayers and strong thoughts for both of you for a good outcome.  Katie

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