ok yall about 2 weeks ago i got what i thought was just a raw spot on my tounge on the oppsite side as what my cancer was on. My tounge for the last year has been turning white and going num from the tip back about 2 or 3 inches i mean it looks like there isnt any blood in it i have talked to my ent and he says its just muscle spasams on it now the raw spot for two weeks it had a white sore on it today but now it looks like it has been peeled back like a blister would do and even water makes it burn like heck i cant eat to good because of it do i wait for another month to go back to my ent or do i go back now please help and has any one had there tounge turn white and go num like i described
thanks
mike

My doctor wants to see anything that lasts two weeks. I would call and see if you can get in sooner.

Sincerely,
Lisa in Ks

Hopefully it's nothing, but I think you should definitely fight to get in sooner and MAKE them do a biopsy. If they argue, ask them if you're asking too much to have comfort; and tell them they can tease you when they prove they're right.

Sabrina

And then there is the other alternative, get a second opinon. If your docs are good guys, they won't be offended by this. I don't klike the numbness part, nor the time that it has been there. A second set of eyes and opinion hurts no on,e and I bet if you push these guys or another ENT, someone will see you immediately. It's not them that has the cancer. If you are not comfortable with this (I wouldn't be), be your own advocate and push for action. You shouldn't even consider if you are being foolish or not. Your mental comfort is reason enough to do this.

Mike, I wouldn't wait a moment. This is too important to worry about a doctor's feelings. A second opinion would be warranted in my opinion and I would find another ENT to see. It's not like there aren't any around. Even if there aren't that many in your town, there are other towns. Don't wait a minute more than needed.

well i just got back from the ent and he said i had a bad yeast infection is what is causing the burning and the black spots on my cheeks as for the numbness and tounge turning white he thinks that is poor circulation from the radition after i get thru with the antibodies for the infection he is gonna put me on something to help with the circulation, he said he had only saw one other person have there tounge do this after radition has any one else heard of or saw this
thanks yall
mike

Haven't heard of it, but that doesn't mean it isn't possible. I'm still voting for the biopsy and Brian's recommended second opinion. There's no harm in making yourself breath easier and sleep better (mentally!

Sabrina