Hi there sweetheart.Yes Robins tumour was fungating.The discoloration usually means the blood supply to the area where the lump is has been compromised,and the surrounding tissue necroses,and breaks down leaving a fistula underneath.

Bren for god sakes when they ask you at the hospital what your pain levels are on a one to ten scale,tell them they are a twenty!!!and your anxiety is off the chart.

I remember once you telling me off for trawling the internet trying to diagnose myself,so take your own advice and knock it on the head. crazy

use my number if you need too

all my love liz

Last edited by Cookey; 01-28-2008 04:14 AM.

Liz in the UK

Husband Robin aged 44 years Dx 8th Dec 2006 poorly differentiated SCC tongue with met to neck T1N2cM0 Surgery and Radiation.Finished TX April 2007
Recurrence June/07 died July 29th/07.

Never take your eye off the ball, it may just smack you in the mouth.