 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Hi,
It is understandable that you are scared. Not knowing and waiting are very difficult. Bear in mind that there are many things that can present themselves as white patches, only one of which is cancer.
You are lucky to have noticed it and smart to have gone to get it checked. If it is cancer, or a precancerous lesion, early detection is so important. So many people ignore these things and that can be very dangerous.
Don't hesitate to ask us questions and please be sure to let us know what the diagnosis is.
Jerry
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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