We all get nervous when it comes time for our check ups. Its good that we see our doctors on a regular basis. They know what is normal looking and what isnt.

The first time I had a recurrence I had a tiny canker sore which looked almost exactly like the first time. It was even in almost the same spot inside my cheek. The results were not a surprise since it was so similar to my original tumor. My surprise was that I had a clear PET scan about 2 months before the recurrence.

About a year later, I had a problem with a very painful bone spur sticking out of my gum. I thought it was just a fragment leftover from having my teeth removed. While I was having it taken care of, my physician's assistant told me there was a spot that didnt look very good. He asked if I wanted to do a biopsy right then or wait for 2 weeks and see if it goes away. I told him do it immediately, I even skipped the novocaine. I was in shock when it came back that I had cancer again. This time I felt great, not sick at all.

Best of luck with your check up.