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| Joined: Oct 2016 Posts: 1 Member | OP Member Joined: Oct 2016 Posts: 1 | I think I might have throat cancer I have a lump on each side of back of throat behind where my tonsils would be (had them removed many years ago) along with rising red bumps on my tongue. I have a pic but don't how to upload it.
Ashley | | | | 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 | Welcome to OCF! Have you gotten checked by a professional yet? I suggest seeking out an ENT who specializes in treating oral cancer patients. The ENT would be more familiar with any abnormalities including cancer that can happen in someones mouth. Try not to get ahead of yourself, it may be nothing serious. There are all kinds of other possibilities besides cancer. Some common mouth issues can be brought on by stress, vitamin deficiency or even hormones. One thing to remember is anytime you have a sore or lump that does not come and go, if its been there for more than 2 weeks, it should be checked by a professional.
If you smoke or use any form of tobacco, quit immediately and allow your mouth time to heal. Avoid all alcohol or anything that could irritate your mouth.
Posting a photo wouldnt help us to help you. Our site is made up of patients/survivors and caregivers without medical backgrounds. We have not had years of medical school, or years of patient experience we have experience by facing oral cancer and going thru treatments. Even medical professionals need to take a biopsy to determine exactly what something is. They may have a hunch what something is but they usually need a biopsy to confirm a cancer diagnosis.
Make an appointment and get checked out. Hopefully its nothing serious. Please let us know how it turns out. Best wishes! 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 | | |
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