Lets all relax a little bit . This is supposed to be a supportive enviorment where people can share thier experiences and stories. I don't think anyone is telling anyone what to do OK????

You can absolutely write the Doc and bring it to thier attention let them know what happened so that they know what they overlooked so it hopefully won't happen again.I definitely plan on doing that too. I was just recounting my experiences with pursuing medical malpractice which were very upsetting as I defintiely had a very obvious case of misdiagnosis that has changed my life forever. I identify with feeling very angry adn sad that my health was further endangered due to a wrong opinion. . A site like this is for sharing our experiences with this disease. I wasn't giving legal or medical advice just informing of what I went through.

I absolutely know your frustration and exasperation very well. I was so so sick, not getting better fmr antibiotics and had a huge weird lesion on my tongue throat and extreme throbbibg ear pain yet I had to go to the Dr.3 times to finally get referred to a ENT who took a biopsy. I didn't fit the demographic being young and a non smoker. This general practictioner was reccomended to me through my OBGYN and had a good reputation too. Its a tough thing to go through.

My tumor was advanced stage 2/3. I had surgery radiation and chemo and a year later although my life has changed a lot (I have no tongue) but I'm doing really well now. Just take things as they come and stay strong and positive! There is always hope. KATE