It went from barely seen to a tumor of 4.778cm in two/three months. My tongue only hurt in one spot and that's were the tumor developed. My tongue was bothering me from November 2007 to April of 2008, late April to early May I noticed a small sore...like a canker sore the size of a pea. It seemed to explode in June and July. My surgery was August 13th, 40% of my tongue was removed. I'm not insinuating anything about your scenario but being "involved" in your oral care is a must...I wouldn't ignore anything, stay on top of it. I would stop smoking and drinking for the time being. There are many reasons for mouth issues.

A biopsy is the only way to know if something is cancer.

Last edited by Ray1971; 01-07-2009 09:35 PM.
7-16-08 age 37@Dx, T3N0M0 SCC 4.778cm tumor, left side of oral tongue, non smoker, casual drinker, I am the 4th in my family to have H&N cancer
8-13-08 left neck dissection and 40% of tongue removed, submandibular salivary gland & 14 nodes clean, no chemo, IMRTx35
11-4-08 Recovering & feeling better