hello,im about to have my 3rd biopsy on my lower gum since last september,first result fungal infection,no cancer,2nd result granulated tissue,no cancer,now ent wants to biopsy the same area again,can biopsys get it wrong.i have no ear pain or discomfort but in saying that i am numb on that side since jaw removal 18 months ago.my gum is white patchs and doesnt look good,but wipes off and is just red and then white reappears again,any ideas

Could it be thrush (Candida)?

Main OCF site -- Candida/thrush

Can they do a culture test to rule out or confirm the type of infection for proper treatment, like thrush, as Christine mentioned, but the biopsy may confirm this?? I have numb lip, chin and jaw area from a segmental mandibularectomy done in September wheby the the jaw nerve was cut. I believe some biopsies can be wrong based on inadequate sampling, handling/human error, experience. I think that's why when I wanted a consult a top CCC they wanted my original biopsy slides, and another, do their own confirmation for treatment by direct biopsy.

Good luck

hello,about to have another biopsy on a ulcer under my tounge that hasnt healed.also pea size lump in my cheek where my tumour was,2 years since jaw removal and looks like its back again,so over this shitty disease,im not going to fall in a heap though,like you all say ,its not cancer until the biopsy says its cancer

Oh no, Mandy! Im so glad you are living by our mantra... "Its NOT cancer til the biopsy says its cancer". That will help make this a little easier to handle mentally.

Hopefully the lump where your jaw surgery was is just scar tissue and nothing serious. Wishing you all the very best with these 2 "spots". Please check back and tell us how you make out.

Best wishes!

Hi Mandy, oh I get how you are feeling, having been through a scare ourselves recently. You are absolutely right .

It is not cancer until a biopsy says it is.

Keep that mantra going in your head. Keep busy. Remember that this could be a number of different things .
Sending many positivel vibes and thoughts your way.
Tammy

hi all,results of biopsy came back negative for a reoccurence thank goodness,its frictional keratosis with ulceration,,,,how to fix it,have no idea,im already on nystatin,bicarb mix,salt and warm water,thrush lozengers,mouth wash,apple cider vinegar,,if any one has any ideas to help clear my mouth up would be greatly appreciated

Congrats on the great news! Im sure you must feel like the weight of the world is off your shoulders with the biopsy being negative for cancer.

What has your doc suggested to eliminate the frictional keratosis with ulceration?

just to keep doing what im doing,but nothing works,they told me to start taking nystatin permanently and just keep up good oral hygiene,but there is not much more i can do

Do you use a waterpik? If not it would be a very good investment. I would use warm water with a few capfuls of non-alcohol mouthwash mixed in. Use the waterpik on its lowest setting to go between every one of your teeth. It definitely will help to keep your mouth nice and clean.