| Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | More than likely, these bumps are normal bumps that everyone has on the back of their tongue and they are called circumvalate papillae. Most people that have never had oral cancer, never notice these normal anatomical raised areas.
Of course there is no way for me to tell you that for sure without looking at your tongue.
Just mention it tomorrow to your surgeon when you see him/her.
Good luck tomorrow, We are all pulling for you.
Jerry
Jerry
Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.
"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"
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