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From past 1 year, on my cheek ( buccal mucosa) there is a white patch, i went to ENT Dr. and he send me for a biopsy, and my biopsy report says,
Chronic inflammation, hyperplastic squamous epithelium.
1)Can anybody tell me what is the meaning of this?
2)Can hyperplastic squamous epithelium become oral cancer?
3)why i feel something in my cheek (like swollen buccal gland)?
My Dr. said there is nothing to worry about and all the symptom are due to your anxiety, Please guide me, i am so paranoid.
Thanks,
harry
harry
had oral biopsy, result says:-Chronic inflammation, hyperplastic squamous epithelium(10th Sep 2013),smoker and regular drinker
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Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | Another name for this is leukoplakia and this needs to be watched as it can turn into cancer.
STOP SMOKING
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 $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.
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Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 6 | Thanks for reply,
Can anybody tell me the percentage of converting hyperplastic squamous epithelium into oral cancer?
thanks,
harry
had oral biopsy, result says:-Chronic inflammation, hyperplastic squamous epithelium(10th Sep 2013),smoker and regular drinker
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Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | I doubt it would be reliable and who cares? just keep watching it and please stop smoking.
David
Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.
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Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 6 | Hi David,
My ENT Dr. removed it completely(1.5cm in diameter before excision), but after excision it came back after 2 months, but now it is small in size as compared to before excision, but it is constantly increasing in size, but my ENT Dr. said do not worry about it,
Then i went to another ENT Dr. he also said no need biopsy again.
i am bit worried about Oral cancer.
I stopped smoking but drink occasionally
Thanks
harry
had oral biopsy, result says:-Chronic inflammation, hyperplastic squamous epithelium(10th Sep 2013),smoker and regular drinker
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Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,606 Likes: 2 | Interesting that smoking cessation is seen as something that will stop cancer dead in its tracks. Many studies suggest that stopping smoking will not decrease your risk of cancer for as many as 30 years after you stop. The cardiovascular improvements begin almost immediately. Most longer term studies are isolated to lung cancer., however. Drinking could also cause problems.
Harry, there was an interesting study published that showed eating blue raspberries might protect the mouth enough to slow down the progression of leukoplakia into cancer.
Ed
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Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 6 | Hi Uptown,
My white patch has come back after excision, but my 2 ENT Dr. do not want to re-biopsy the lesion, he give me multi vitamin and some oral paste to apply on white patch. and i am from India (New delhi). sorry for too much questions, as i am being paranoid about oral cancer.
Thanks,
harry
had oral biopsy, result says:-Chronic inflammation, hyperplastic squamous epithelium(10th Sep 2013),smoker and regular drinker
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Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 5,264 Likes: 5 | Stopping was the best thing you could do. Do keep an eye on it. Also is there something else in the area that could be causing chronic irritation? A tooth or something rubbing up against it? I would go see your ENT every few months - Be proactive. This can turn into cancer. The percentage doesn't matter the reality is it will either happen or it won't there is no safety in numbers. 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: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Alcohol is also an irritant. Be eliminating the things that are causing your mouth issues you will be doing all you can to ensure your good health. Any tobacco use is not good including chewing tobacco. Avoid it at all costs.
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Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 6 | I thing smoking and drinking are the cause of irritation , i have quit drinking as well, for ease of my mind please tell me the conversion rate
harry
had oral biopsy, result says:-Chronic inflammation, hyperplastic squamous epithelium(10th Sep 2013),smoker and regular drinker
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