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.

Christine
SCC 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 smile