 Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | You mentioned you have already been diagnosed with leukoplakia. By continuing to use tobacco in any form you are only asking for far bigger health problems. Im sorry to be blunt but nothing good ever came from smoking or using any type of tobacco. Do yourself a favor and quit now for good. To me it sounds like smoking is what is causing your problems but seek out an ENT who specializes in treating oral cancer patients. Get yourself a thorough exam.
I also suggest finding a therapist to speak with about all your other issues. Its nothing to be ashamed of, we all have stress in our lives but not everyone can handle it by themselves. You are young and at an age where you should be on the top of the world. Talking with a professional will help you to take the weight of the world off your shoulders.
Good luck!!!
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  | 
