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How Should Malignant Squamous Cell Carcinoma Of The Tongue Be Further Treated?

Hello , I've been diagnose of squamous cell carcinoma, malignant on my tongue cut n removed in March, it has re appeared and a larger portion cut 2 days ago, CT scan shows throat are clear, can i rely on this and the lesion has been set for further analysis, should i rely on the scan or do a PET scan or do 1/2 session of radio, plz advise and how good are these treatment carried in your hospital.
Thu, 20 Aug 2015
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
You are having relapse of tongue cancer.
And this is not good sign for prognosis and survival.
Possibility of distal metastasis is also high in your case.
So better to first get done PET (positron emission tomography) scan for the diagnosis of distal metastases like lungs, liver, kidney, bones etc.
And if distal metastases are present than you need systemic chemotherapy.
And it is better to take local site radiotherapy to prevent future relapse.
So consult oncologist and discuss all these.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wish you good health. Thanks
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How Should Malignant Squamous Cell Carcinoma Of The Tongue Be Further Treated?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. You are having relapse of tongue cancer. And this is not good sign for prognosis and survival. Possibility of distal metastasis is also high in your case. So better to first get done PET (positron emission tomography) scan for the diagnosis of distal metastases like lungs, liver, kidney, bones etc. And if distal metastases are present than you need systemic chemotherapy. And it is better to take local site radiotherapy to prevent future relapse. So consult oncologist and discuss all these. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks