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Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 26 | Update
I drove four hours one way yesterday to visit Dr. Jones. In his opinion I do not have oral cancer and does now feel I need a biopsy.
Since he has extensive experience with oral cancer I will accept his dx.
In my heart I still feel that something is wrong and causing my symptoms but I'm going to put it to rest for a while. Perhaps it will get better on it's own over time.
Thanks to everyone for their time and information. I do hope that the work people are doing here will make more people aware of the importance of oral cancer screening and save lives in the future.
Happy Holiday wishes to all
Brenda
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Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 4 | Hello, I do have the HPV virus for ten years but have never had an oral outbreak. The lump has been there over a year and has not grown and no pain but the other symptoms have progressed for several weeks. I took photos this evening and I used Flicker with a different name and only photos of the mouth so hope it is ok to post. I know no one can dx anything but just wonder if this looks like anything anyone else has had...  | | | | | Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 95 Supporting Member (50+ posts) | | Supporting Member (50+ posts)
Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 95 | There is no substitute to being examined by your otolaryngologist to determine what your lump is. There are many tests (radiological, MRI, PET and biopsy) that can help establishing what you have. I Brook MD Blog Site- http://dribrook.blogspot.com/ | | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 Senior Patient Advocate Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Senior Patient Advocate Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | Also there has never been a proven link between a cervical and oral HPV infection meaning that it doesn't travel throughout the body.
David
Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.
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