Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm--just a different perspective.

In January, I suddenly had a numb area on my lip--googled it and came to what were--unfortunately--the right conclusions.

Went to doc--his response was 'uh, don't know, see a dentist, if it hurts go to A&E (ER)

Went to dentist--young Spaniard, only reasonable English--full exam, X-Ray of jaw, diagnosed exposed nerve from jaw-thinning, immediate referral to Maxioll-facial surgeon.

The NHS being what it is, the process then took months, during which time I revisited dentist twice as jaw tumour grew and became more painful--he prescribed antibiotics and painkillers twice in case it was an abcess and offered each time to ring hospital for more 'emergency' consult--he obviously was aware of what was happening--it was ME who refused as I was determined to visit my daughter in california 'if only one last time'

I LOVE that dentist!

Brenda

Brenda in UK--Diagnosis 30/5/07--undifferentiated carcinoma in right jawbone and muscles. Stage 4
6/7/07--new diagnosis primary is in lung. Finished 4cycles of palliative carboplatin/gemcitabine
therapy September 07
Now dying to live!