Hi there,

I am new here. A few weeks ago I found a purple spot on the side of my tongue. It is small but odd. I never had anything purple like that anywhere in my mouth before.

I went to my dentist and he didn't seem overly concerned but he said he wanted me to see the oral surgeon for a biopsy just to be safe. I made my appointment and it is in two weeks. I was told I would just be seen for an exam that day and if the doctor feels I need a biopsy it would be scheduled for another day.

My tongue only hurts from me looking in the mirror at that spot so much. shocked Other than that the purple spot does not hurt.

Has anyone heard of a purple spot on the tongue before and have any idea what this might be? I mean I know I might be dealing with oral cancer but if it isn't that what else could it be I wonder.

I am really, really petrified. frown

Thank you,

Mich, 46 year old female. Spot on tongue. Dentist referred me to oral surgeon. Appointment is the last week of Oct. 2013 for exam and biopsy. VERY scared. frown