CY,

FNB is a fine needle biopsy.

You are doing the right thing by going to an ENT to check you out. Try to get an apppointment as soon as possible so that if it is nothing serious, you can get this off your mind.

You mentioned a white area on your tongue and a hard lump where your tongue is attached. Be sure to point out both of these things. If the ENT is suspicious of these areas he or she may decide to do a FNB or a regular biopsy to have the tissue checked under a microscope. This is a fairly easy procedure with little or no discomfort afterwards.

By the way the antibiotic you were put on is clindamycin. This is most commonly used for people that are allergic to penicillin.

Good luck and please let us know how you make out.

Jerry

Jerry

Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.

"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"