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Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,384 Likes: 1 | Didier, The top and tip of the tongue are not usual places for this cancer. If they tested for yeast (thrush) then it may be something called "geographic tongue". It is harmless and sometimes looks like a map with splotches and lines (hence the name geographic) The cause is not well known and it usually goes away by itself. By all means have the ENT look to be sure. Try to relax.
Mark, 21 Year survivor, SCC right tonsil, 3 nodes positive, one with extra-capsular spread. I never asked what stage (would have scared me anyway) Right side tonsillectomy, radical neck dissection right side, maximum radiation to both sides, no chemo, no PEG, age 40 when diagnosed.
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