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I am known patient of squamous cell carcinoma in right lateral border of tongue. It is operated on 15th Nov, 2014 at AIIMS, New Delhi & 5 Chemotherapy + 30 Radiotherapy completed on 31st Jan, 2015 at N R S M C & Hospital Kolkata. It is discovered in the PET CT Scan on 16th July 2015 that" A nodular enhanced lesion (1.63 cm * 1.2 cm) is seen in left lateral border of tongue, showing increased FDG uptake (SUV max - 7.59}. An ill defined irregular mass with increased FDG uptake is also seen at left side of base of tongue, SUV max - 7.69. The mass and nodule appeared as continuous. Then Dr. Has advised to check biopsy. Report of biopsy is waiting. Now my question to you ---- 1. Whether I have to remove my rest of the tongue? 2. Is any time bar for operation (remove the tongue)? 3. Is there chance for my survival? 4. After operation or before operation Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy will be necessary?


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