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Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 16 | Well all I got in today because tomorrow I am leaving to go see family for the holiday. The wound has indeed shrunk..there is still an indent but it is all healed over no longer all raw  They want me to still come back next week to keep an eye on it. Well after all this the good thing that came out of it was that I quite smoking it has been a week and counting. Best wishes to all of you thank you for your kind words and support happy holidays! | | | | | Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 16 Member | | OP Member
Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 16 | Hello so I went to the dentist again today.. he said it was healing but should have been healed completely by now. He referred me to an oral surgeon and I have an apt. for tomorrow. He said it doesnt seem like something bad but why would he send me there in the first place if he didnt think so! heres the pics they took over the past few weeks. [img] http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v64/low_boy/scan0005.jpg[/img] | | | | | Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Its not a bad thing to be sent to the oral surgeon. I would think it should ease your mind to get this checked out. If it would be soemthing serious then you will be at the right place to get a biopsy. Then you would know for sure what this was. Best of luck with yoru appointment tomorrow.
ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive | | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,357 Likes: 5 "OCF Canuck" Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | "OCF Canuck" Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,357 Likes: 5 | Go to the oral surgeon. I have found that sometimes dentists aren't as DIRECT as they should be because they don't want to scare you. He is doing his job by referring you, but in my opinion he is not emphasising strongly enough that it is a GO THERE situation - not a "maybe you should go"...type of thing.
I am definitely NOT saying that what you have is serious. I am however saying that you absolutely must get it checked. That way, you know for sure - no more guessing, and trust me - you'll sleep better when all the "maybe's" are out of the equation!!
Keep us posted.
Donna
Donna,69, SCC L Tongue T2N1MO Stg IV 4/04 w/partial gloss;32 radtx; T2N2M0 Stg IV; R tongue-2nd partial gloss w/graft 10/07; 30 radtx/2 cispl 2/08. 3rd Oral Cancer surgery 1/22 - Stage 1. 2022 surgery eliminated swallowing and bottom left jaw. Now a “Tubie for Life”.no food envy - Thank God! Surviving isn't easy!!!! .Proudly Canadian - YES, UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE IS WONDERFUL! (Not perfect but definitely WONDERFUL)
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Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 16 | Well good news.. the surgeon confirmed it as just a burn. He told me for a roof of the mouth burn it could take a month to heal. And it did not look suspicious to him at all. I dont know why my dentist told me that it shouldnt take more than two weeks but im guessing an oral surgeon must see this type of stuff all the time.well the good thing that came out of this is its been over two weeks since I have smoked a cig. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Congrats.
Glad to hear the good news and that my suspicions were correct.
I hope that you keep away from the cigarettes and that you don't ever have to come back to the forum.
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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Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,357 Likes: 5 | Awesome news, and "Keep the Quit". If you need help use every available method - patch, medication, join an internet support group such as Quitnet, and hang on to each and every day you are smoke free - it does get easier. But no matter what - Not One Puff Ever - N.O.P.E.
Keep a close eye on your mouth - if it does not heal - get back to the oral surgeon. In the meantime, GREAT NEWS!! WHEW!!
Donna
Donna,69, SCC L Tongue T2N1MO Stg IV 4/04 w/partial gloss;32 radtx; T2N2M0 Stg IV; R tongue-2nd partial gloss w/graft 10/07; 30 radtx/2 cispl 2/08. 3rd Oral Cancer surgery 1/22 - Stage 1. 2022 surgery eliminated swallowing and bottom left jaw. Now a “Tubie for Life”.no food envy - Thank God! Surviving isn't easy!!!! .Proudly Canadian - YES, UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE IS WONDERFUL! (Not perfect but definitely WONDERFUL)
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Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 16 | Thank you all for the support, it is nice knowing there are people here to help cope. After this experience I will not smoke any more its a real eye opener. Take care all wish you the best. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 96 Supporting Member (50+ posts) | | Supporting Member (50+ posts)
Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 96 | Good News on the burn and the smoking. In my experience an oral surgeon does have a little more education and experience than a dentist. Especially a maxillofacial surgeon.
31 at dx 9/06
SCC T4N0M0 with bone invasion upper maxillary
Surgery 10/06
CT's clear for 2 years
2nd recurrence - Laser surgery 1/09 dx
Tumor board - No surgery to invasive for QOL
35 IMRT 3/30/09 Completed 5/15/09
8 tx Erbitux 3/24/09 Completed 5/6/09
HBO for ORN March & April 2010
Fibula flap 5/10
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Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 16 | His sign read oral and maxillofacial surgery so I would hope he has more experience. He seemed do disagree with the things my dentist told me like for instance my dentist tole me he shouldnt have still been seeing the hole, but the surgeon said something like that could take a month or more, as long as it is healing. I dont know if I should look for a new dentist or not. | | |
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