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Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 9 | I have white patches on my gums from more than 7 months i go for biopsy and found cancer anybody can suuggest me in this
rgds | | | | | Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 5,264 Likes: 5 "OCF Canuck" Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | "OCF Canuck" Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 5,264 Likes: 5 | You need to be treated at a cancer center, treatment should include surgery and likely radiation and chemotherapy. Pick a good hospital and good drs. They should also scan you to see if it has spread to your neck (lymphnodes) jaw and other parts. Best of luck
Cheryl : Irritation - 2004 BX: 6/2008 : Inflam. BX: 12/10, DX: 12/10 : SCC - LS tongue well dif. T2N1M0. 2/11 hemigloss + recon. : PND - 40 nodes - 39 clear. 3/11 - 5/11 IMRT 33 + cis x2, PEG 3/28/11 - 5/19/11 3 head, 2 chest scans - clear(fingers crossed) HPV-, No smoke, drink, or drugs, Vegan
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Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 3,267 Likes: 4 | Sorry for your diagnosis. If it was confirmed by biopsy to be cancerous, it is, and the only way to confirm it. Most Head and Neck cancer are Squamous Cell Carcinoma, but there are other less common forms. I second what Cheryld recommended to have further testing, and hopefully is it's not extensive. Good luck with everything.
10/09 T1N2bM0 Tonsil
11/09 Taxo Cisp 5-FU, 6 Months Hosp
01/11 35 IMRT 70Gy 7 Wks
06/11 30 HBO
08/11 RND PNI
06/12 SND PNI LVI
08/12 RND Pec Flap IORT 12 Gy
10/12 25 IMRT 50Gy 6 Wks Taxo Erbitux
10/13 SND
10/13 TBO/Angiograph
10/13 RND Carotid Remove IORT 10Gy PNI
12/13 25 Protons 50Gy 6 Wks Carbo
11/14 All Teeth Extract 30 HBO
03/15 Sequestromy Buccal Flap ORN
09/16 Mandibulectomy Fib Flap Sternotomy
04/17 Regraft hypergranulation Donor Site
06/17 Heart Attack Stent
02/19 Finally Cancer Free Took 10 yrs
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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Welcome to OCF! So sorry you have gotten diagnosed with oral cancer in your gums. If you are using tobacco or betel nuts please stop immediately as you do not want to further irritate your mouth.
As Cheryl stated, treatment can include surgery or radiation with or without chemo. You may even be treated with only radiation with or without chemo. Best thing to do is to find a large facility where they treat many oral cancer patients so have the most experience with successful outcomes. A second opinion at another large cancer center is also a good plan. You need to look for places where they use a team based approach.
At this time, try to eat as much as possible and dont worry about gaining weight. You probably will lose some during whatever treatment you have. Your sense of eating and swallowing may also be compromised for a few weeks or months from treatments.
Line up friends and relatives to help you during your treatment. Anyone who offers to help you, tell them when the time comes you will let them know what they can do. Make sure to write down their contact info so you or someone else can call them when the time comes.
Get a full blood count including thyroid. Many of us who have gone thru radiation have thyroid issues down the road. A full blood test now will ensure you have a baseline for all the counts in case you have issues down the road.
Go see a dentist and get any questionable teeth pulled. You may need a flouride tray if getting radiation treatments. Just get the ball rolling by getting a good dental check up now.
Feel free to ask questions and we will help you as much as possible with info and support. Good luck!!!
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: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,293 Likes: 1 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,293 Likes: 1 | I see your are in India so I will assume you are currently receiving care and plan to continue to receive care in country. You need to seek out the best care you can obtain. As I have not a clue what the standard level of care is in India, how widespread good care is accessible and affordable, you will need to do that research on your end.
What makes sense to be here on this board is to get a complete understanding of the standard level of care for specific oral cancers. If you can provide the specific diagnosis like many have attached to their signature then we can help a lot more.
Some, maybe many of the things we discuss here are common while they may be unusual or even non-existent in your area or country or affordable and accessible. So be cautious about expecting all we discuss here as it is likely different in your country but you can surely use what is mentioned here to post questions to your health providers to probe and gain some sense of how the two systems compare with respect to cancer diagnosis and treatment.
good luck, don
Don Male, 57 - Great health except C Dec '12 DX: BOT SCC T2N2bMx, Stage 4a, HPV+, multiple nodes 1 tooth out Jan '13 2nd tooth out Tumor Board -induction TPF (3 cycles), seq CRT 4-6/2013 CRT 70gr 2x35, weekly carbo150 ended 5/29,6/4 All the details, join at http://beatdown.cognacom.com | | | | | Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 1,275 Likes: 7 Assistant Admin Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Assistant Admin Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 1,275 Likes: 7 | I believe there are quite a few posters from India on this forum. It might be helpful for you to read their posts or even pm them to find out what their experiences have been. Having said that, I am not sure how you can do this search.
Sorry you have to come on this journey, nevertheless, welcome and good luck.
Gloria
She stood in the storm, and when the wind did not blow her way, she adjusted her sails... Elizabeth Edwards
Wife to John,dx 10/2012, BOT, HPV+, T3N2MO, RAD 70 gy,Cisplatinx2 , PEG in Dec 6, 2012, dx dvt in both legs after second chemo session, Apr 03/13 NED, July 2013 met to lungs, Phase 1 immunotherapy trial Jan 18/14 to July/14. Taxol/carboplatin July/14. Esophagus re-opened Oct 14. PEG out April 8, 2015. Phase 2 trial of Selinexor April to July 2015. At peace Jan 15, 2016.
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Joined: May 2011 Posts: 287 | Hi Vikas, kindly share the biopsy details. You have not mentioned where in India. Assuming you are in Delhi, you can go for RGCI or Dharmshila Cancer Hospital which are good for comprehensive cancer care.
Father; 67 yrs; RIP: 2012/05/26
TX:SCC pT2N1M0G2;Glossectomy+SND+CCRT(59.3Gy+6xCis.)[2009]
TX:Nodal Mets; 3xDCF[2011/05/05]
TX: RND + PMMC Flap[2011/07/11]
DX:SCC PNI+ECE
TX:Re-RT 60Gy[2011/09/21]
TX:Gefitinib 250mg[2011/12/18]
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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | So glad you have posted, Eshwar! I was hoping you would pop on here and be able to help our new member Vikas. Hope you are well!!!
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: May 2011 Posts: 287 Gold Member (200+ posts) | | Gold Member (200+ posts)
Joined: May 2011 Posts: 287 | Thanks Christine, I am doing fine and hope the same with you all. I still keep track of posts, especially from India as system here is different from what you see in US. Just trying to help as much as possible.
Father; 67 yrs; RIP: 2012/05/26
TX:SCC pT2N1M0G2;Glossectomy+SND+CCRT(59.3Gy+6xCis.)[2009]
TX:Nodal Mets; 3xDCF[2011/05/05]
TX: RND + PMMC Flap[2011/07/11]
DX:SCC PNI+ECE
TX:Re-RT 60Gy[2011/09/21]
TX:Gefitinib 250mg[2011/12/18]
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Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,844 | Eshwar! Good to see your posts my friend, I hope all is well with you, and I'll echo Christine in that it is so good to "see" you on the boards
Young Frack, SCC T4N2M0, Cisplatin,35+ rads,ND, RT Mandiblectomy w fibular free flap, facial paralysis, "He who has a "why" to live can bear with almost any "how"." -Nietzche "WARNING" PG-13 due to Sarcasm & WAY too much attitude, interact at your own risk.
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