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Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 3 | There is a small lump about pea size, about an inch away from the tip of my tongue, slightly off center to the right. no sign of it outside but i can feel it with my teeth and fingers in side my tongue. ive been noticing it for about 2 days. im really scared and need help. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 6 Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 6 | Calvin, welcome to OCF. I understand your concern about the sore in your mouth. Calm down and relax. A sore that has been in your mouth for 2 or more weeks needs to be checked by a specialist. I would suggest you wait at least another week to give it time to heal. If its still there then find an ENT (ear, nose and throat specialist) who specializes in oral cancer. A biopsy will determine what you have going on.
Hope its nothing serious, good luck!
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: Dec 2010 Posts: 5,260 Likes: 3 "OCF Canuck" Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | "OCF Canuck" Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 5,260 Likes: 3 | My tumor was also inside my tongue - just reddened skin on the outside no lesion, or anything. See an ENT ASAP - it could be nothing. Likely it is but best to have it checked by someone who is familiar with oral cancer make sure they feel the area and if the biopsy they go deep for the tissue sample. Best of luck and truly hope it's nothing.
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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Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 3 | Thank you so much. i hope it isnt anything aswell | | | | | Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 596 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 596 | Hey, Calvin.
I know it's hard to stay calm. The chances are good that this is nothing, but good for you in being vigilant in caring for yourself. Please to seek out the appropriate specialist, as others have suggested. Be your own advocate.
Please keep us posted if you are able. We are always here for you!
Take care,
Kerri
37 y/o fem at Dx (23 wks preg @ dx on 3/16/11)
SCC L oral tongue (no risk factors)
L partial gloss/MND 3/28/11 @ 25 wks preg
T1-2N0M0; no rads/chemo
Tonsillectomy on 8/6/12 +SCC L tonsil T2-3N1M0 (HPV-)
Treated with 35 rads/7 carbo & taxol (Rx ended 10/31/12), but many hospitalizations d/t complications from rx.
Various scans since rx ended are NED!
Part of genetic study for rare cancers @ MGH.
44 years old now...I wasn't sure I would make it! Hoping for 40 more!
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