Hi Jods.........Anne is right, make an appointment with an oral surgeon ASAP and find both the source of your discomfort and a diagnoses of what the "mass" could be. Try not to think about cancer--there really could be a number of things going on. Just make sure you get to the bottom of all of this and the sooner the better. Good luck, and keep us posted on what happens! Sincerely, Donna
SCC first time 1989, with a diagnoses of 'cancer in situ' removed lesion, no other treatments.
SCC recurrence 1997 of tongue and floor of the mouth. Stage III /IV Hemmiglossectomy (removed over 60% of tongue/ floor of the mouth), free flap, modified neck, RAD and Chemo(cisplatin, 5fu) simutainously.
Cancer free 6, yes, six, years!
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