 "OCF Down Under, Kiwi" "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 644 Likes: 1 | Dysplasia doesn't necessarily turn into cancer either. You oral surgeon did the right thing by biopsying it and now you are being watched. I don't know what can be done to prevent these non-cancerous conditions in the mouth but you could discuss this with your doctor. What is the contact hypersensitivity for example? I had this sort of thing for decades but the oral surgeon I saw didn't biopsy it, saying it was typical lichen planus. Your surgeon is onto it so I think you should not let it freak you out; just take good care of yourself and be vigilant.
Best wishes.
1996, ovarian cancer surgery + cisplatin and taxol.
September, 2007, SCC of left lateral tongue. Excision.
October, 2009 recurrence in scar tissue, T1NOMO. Free flap surgery from left wrist - neck dissection. 63 year old New Zealander. No chemo, no RT.
February, 2014. New primary in left buccal mucosa. Marginal mandibulectomy, neck dissection, right arm free forearm flap. T1N0M0 but third occurrence and some areas of concern: RT started 8 April and finished 19 May.
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