Hi Michael:

Sidebar-note you are posting from London. My partner, Dave is from originally from Manchester, UK and just is recovering from surgery for oral cancer.I'm happy to report he has retained his accent post-op much to the delight of his caregivers who think he sound charming!

Now for your issue-I'm thinking that it woudl be wise to have an ear, nose, and throat specialist take a look at your mouth sore even if it does wax and wane.I would err on the side of prudent judgement on this one and lay your fears to rest by getting an expert opinion.If the area should need further evaluation, the sooner the better to enhance both your options and sense of control over the situation and outcome.

There are several reasons why people get sores in the mouth and on the palate that are NOT cancer but the usual rule of thumb is to have any sore or spot looked at that doesn't resolve within a couple of weeks.

Please keep us all posted with your progress

Best wishes,

Kim

kcdc
Wife of Dave,diagnosed with Stage III Tonsillar SCC,August '02
Modified radical neck dissection followed by radiation therapy
'There is glory and radiance in the darkness and to see we have only to look"