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Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 16 | Hi,
my name is Mike.
I'm 63.
Well, I have had a couple of persistent (3-4 weeks) sores (whitish)
on the inside of my lip (left side) and the left underside of
my tongue.
I thought they were plain canker sores, but I am no longer sure.
So I shall have a doctor have a look this week.
Kind regards,
Mike | | | | | Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 421 Likes: 1 Platinum Member (300+ posts) | | Platinum Member (300+ posts)
Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 421 Likes: 1 | Hi Mike,
It's wise to have something like that checked out. Do yourself a favor and try to stay away from Dr. Google. You'll just stress yourself out for no reason. Most of what's on the web is not current or accurate. You'll get the best info from experience here.
You didn't mention any other symptoms so it sounds encouraging that you'll be Ok.
Positive thoughts and prayers
"T"
57
Cardiac bypass 11/07
Cardiac stents 10/2012
Dx'd 11/30/2012 Tx N2b MO Stage IV HPV+
Palatine Tonsillectomy/Biopsies 12-21-12
Selective Neck Dissection/Lingual Tonsillectomy/biopsies TORS 2/7/13
Emergency Surgery/Bleeding 2/18/13
3/13/2013 30rads/6chemo
Finished Tx 4/24/13
NED Since
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Joined: May 2013 Posts: 134 | I (half-jokingly) wrote in my cancer blog that you can go thru the WebMD flow chart and it can tell you either have Ebola or you're pregnant. I'm a guy.
If you MUST look stuff up on the web, you're in the right place here. Talk to survivors. I actually even tried to avoid reading posts from people who are having a hard time. When you're in the thick of things you need to avoid as much of that as possible. Now that I'm on the other side of things I actively try to search out folks who are struggling and encourage them.
Dx March 2011 via FNA (49 yrs old)
SCC BoT
HPV+ exact strain unknown
Stage IVa T3N2cM0
Cisplatin x 3, IMRT x 40 (7267 cGy)
One node removed post-treatment (rad dmg)
Clean PET 10/28/11
Swallow therapy
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Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 16 | Dear fishmanpa & ChrisN,
thanks for your kind messages.
Well, I have my first ent appointment tomorrow.
Well, as long as it turns out to be Stage I,
I'll be quite content!
So long!
I"ll keep you posted.
Please, follow my 2nd thread (over anxious) at
"Diagnosis & Symptoms"
Warm regards.
Mike1950
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Joined: May 2013 Posts: 134 | I wouldn't freak out over staging either. While I hope (and will pray) it is, stage 1 in head and neck is pretty rare. I know many folks on this site know more than I do but I get the feeling that there is a point fairly early on beyond which there is no change in the treatment plan regardless of staging. There are a LOT of stage 4's who kicked this things butt in fine shape.
If its to battle you're going, go knowing we are getting better and better at killing this thing. Get pissed off and fight! If you're not going into battle, well then that's a celebration!
Dx March 2011 via FNA (49 yrs old)
SCC BoT
HPV+ exact strain unknown
Stage IVa T3N2cM0
Cisplatin x 3, IMRT x 40 (7267 cGy)
One node removed post-treatment (rad dmg)
Clean PET 10/28/11
Swallow therapy
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Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | keep us posted. Glad you are seeing an ENT
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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Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 5,260 Likes: 3 | Hi there the fact that is diverse doesn't sound as though it is cancer, perhaps you have something else going on. Usually - though not always - there is a primary. Multiple locations would make me think that it is maybe an infection or something. It is best to have it checked out regardless as one of the areas of concern could be cancerous. Do see an experienced ENT who has a lot of cancer knowledge. best of luck.
Cheryl : Irritation - 2004 BX: 6/2008 : Inflam. BX: 12/10, DX: 12/10 : SCC - LS tongue well dif. T2N1M0. 2/11 hemigloss + recon. : PND - 40 nodes - 39 clear. 3/11 - 5/11 IMRT 33 + cis x2, PEG 3/28/11 - 5/19/11 3 head, 2 chest scans - clear(fingers crossed) HPV-, No smoke, drink, or drugs, Vegan
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