#26630 08-08-2004 10:45 PM | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 7 Member | OP  Member
Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 7 | To all:
It's very nice to be able to read a forum and I'd like to hear some thoughts on this subject.
It's early here but I couldn't sleep worrying about this...
Couple of facts:
I used to chew tobacco, from ~1990 to ~1999, the ages of 20-29. I smoked periodically for the year 2000 before giving up all tobacco.
I'm now 34, and I have had a white patch that was on the left side of my cheek. I could feel it with my tongue, but when I last went to an ENT in April or so, he said it was nothing.
On Sunday, just a few hours ago, I was eating and it felt like the area that used to feel just a little raised was now somewhat pulpy and bleeding just a litte.
I've been on the Internet the past three or four hours reading everything I could, and I reached this forum and just to hear someone else talk right now about what my next steps should be would be helpful.
Also, if anybody can tell me whether they think it's likely that I caught this early or not, it would also be helpful. I understand that that is a key component.
I should also mention that it is on the inside of my cheek, just below the top row of teeth.
I appreciate any and all responses.
Thanks, Bobby | | |
#26631 08-09-2004 06:51 AM | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 417 "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts)
Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 417 | Bobby:
If it were me, I would get another ENT to look at it in order to feel comfortable. A second opinion never hurts.
Darrell
Stage 3, T3,N1,M0,SCC, Base of Tongue. No Surgery, Radiationx39, Chemo, Taxol & Carboplatin Weekly 8 Treatments 2004. Age 60. Recurrence 2/06, SCC, Chest & Neck (Sub clavean), Remission 8/06. Recurrence SCC 12/10/06 Chest.
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#26632 08-09-2004 07:33 AM | Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,116 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,116 | Hi Bobby, knowing what I now know, I would RUN for another opinion. God Bless You, Carol
Diagnosed May 2002 with Stage IV tongue cancer, two lymph nodes positive. Surgery to remove 1/2 tongue, neck dissection, 35 radiation treatments. 11/2007, diagnosed with cancer of soft palate, surgery 12/14/07, jaw split. 3/24/10, cancer on tongue behind flap, need petscan, surgery scheduled 4/16/10
---update passed away 8-27-11---
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#26633 08-09-2004 09:37 AM | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 156 Gold Member (100+ posts) | | Gold Member (100+ posts)
Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 156 | Bobby,
I agree with Darrell and Carol both. ENT hop until you find someone that will test it. Be aggressive with them.
Sabrina | | |
#26634 08-09-2004 09:48 AM | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 218 Gold Member (200+ posts) | | Gold Member (200+ posts)
Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 218 | Hi Bobby,
As a rule of thumb, I would always suggest getting at least two opinions. In your case, it seems the effort to get this tested is well worth the inconvenience of finding another ENT and being sufficiently aggressive to demand the test. Best of luck, Sheldon
Dx 1/29/04, SCC, T2N0M0
Tx 2/12/04 Surgery, 4/15/04 66 Gy. radiation (36 sessions)
Dx 3/15/2016, SCC, pT1NX
Tx 3/29/16 Surgery
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#26635 08-09-2004 10:24 AM | Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,627 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,627 | Hi Bobby,
You should have this looked at without a doubt. BUT, I don't think you should spend time fearing it's cancer as it could be a number of different things. You may have injured it chewing, etc. Just be calm about it, get it looked at, and let us know what you find out.
Minnie
SCC Left Mandible. Jaw replaced with bone from leg. Neck disection, 37 radiation treatments. Recurrence 8-28-07, stage 2, tongue. One third of tongue removed 10-4-07. 5-23-08 chemo started for tumor behind swallowing passage, Our good friend and much loved OCF member Minnie has been lost to the disease (RIP 10-29-08). We will all miss her greatly.
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