Hello all,
From what I have read this is a very supportive group. I think it is great that everyone takes so much time in sharing their experiences - good and bad.

I am a 30 year old male with no history of smoking or heavy drinking. I recently saw a dentist for the left side of my tongue...it was bothering me (felt like I ate to much pineapple). Not extremely painful but definitely irritated. Upon taking a look he suggested that I see an oral surgeon to biopsy the irritated area to rule out cancet. About 3-4 weeks ago I went to the oral surgeon who saw a tiny (pin head size) white ulcer on the left side of my tongue. Based on its presentation he did not suspect anything but felt it would be best to biopsy to rule out anything serious.

Two weeks ago the biopsy relsults came back ok with "normal papilae sp??) - I felt relieved. Since that time I have gone back to the oral surgeon for a check up with a similar complaint...irritation/pain on the left side of the tongue. The oral surgeon took a look and said that the ulcer had returned/slightly diff. place?? -again small pin head size white sore.

At this point I am very nervous -even though he biopsy was normal. Why would the sore return and why won't it heal? Has anyone heard of this type of thing? Should I push for a second biopsy? The oral surgeon has me scheduled to come back in a couple weeks and said that he would use the laser on it if it had not gone away by then. I am very scared. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
J