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Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 2 | I have recently had 2 biopsies taken from my tongue which were negative however, I have been a smoker for 35 years...ugh! Since 2007 I have had sores develop on the sides of my tongue. It started with only one sore on left side of tongue with a burning sensation and felt like a small bump later on I developed another on right side of tongue. Very painful and they haven't gone away since. Can someone pleas provide feedback as I have been to dentist and surgeon to provide feedback but their not sure what it is.
Thanking you in advance.
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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Congrats on your negative biopsies! What did the biopsy reports come back as saying the sores were? Unfortunately its not possible to diagnose over the internet but we can give you some ideas. Tobacco contains many known cancer causing chemicals. They add all kinds of things to tobacco, even doubling the nicotine to make it more additive. Tobacco contains urea which is a form of urine for extra flavor. I can spout a million facts about tobacco and how it negatively impacts a persons life. I am a former smoker so I know how difficult it can be to quit. I almost lost my life and left my children without a mother all due to my smoking habit. Do yourself a huge favor and stop smoking. My face is now disfigured (missing half my jaw) and I live a very different life with many life long medical problems. You do NOT want to be in my situation so PLEASE quit. The third link has a photo of me and my story. If you quit I would bet the sores will go away. If not for you do it for your family, they need you around. There is lots of help available to assist you with your quitting efforts. American Lung Association Quit Now Tips From Former Smokers Campaign-Christine
Last edited by ChristineB; 12-29-2012 03:14 PM.
ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive  | | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 Senior Patient Advocate Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Senior Patient Advocate Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | I hope you never have to join this site as a patient and you better pray you don't as well.
Stop smoking or the next biopsy may not come back the way you want!
David
Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.
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