 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | DW
I too, take exception to the theory that if it hurts, it's not cancer. My tongue did hurt.
You don't mention that you have stopped chewing. For your sake and for your loved ones, PLEASE STOP!!!! What are you waiting for????
Seems like you ARE seeing the wrong people. As a dentist I am telling you that I think it's time for you to find another dentist. If you were just there and neither your dentist nor hygienist did a head and neck exam and oral cancer screening, they should be history. Also, whitening your teeth right now should be at the bottom of your to do list.
Find someone to do that scalpel biopsy. I don't understand why it is being put off. And did I mention....get rid of the tobacco?
Jerry
PS
Putting off treating a tooth because it doesn't bother you or because your insurance has been used up are not good reasons for delaying treatment.
Jerry
Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.
"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"
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