 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | You don't mention what type of doctor you are seeing this week. That could be important.
Any redness and pain that doesn't go away in two weeks definitly should be checked. Don't worry about anyone thinking you are a hypocondriac. You are doing the right thing.
Please keep us posted as to what you find out.
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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