#98278 06-27-2009 09:57 PM | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 4 Member | OP  Member
Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 4 | http://img193.imageshack.us/i/problemk.jpg/First of all hi and excuse me for disturbing you with my litle problem, which is not so little to me, but in comparison with what is on this site it is. I used to be smoker for 2 years, 7-8 cigs a day. I am 21 years old. I had an unsualy feeling under my chin and, when I have looked under tongue, I saw that one gland salivary gland is bigger than the other and with some white translucid spost on it. I went to a otory...I don't know this word, anyway, to the doctor specialised in mouth, years, larynx, throat. She said to me that she doesn.t see anything abnormally. Still, that salivary gland is bigger and gives me creeps. Is it normal being bigger? Please answer my question if you have time an willing. Thank you very much. With respect, claudiu. P.S. excuse my english, I am from Romania. This is the picture again http://img193.imageshack.us/i/problemk.jpg/ | | | | | Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 3,552 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 3,552 | Claudiu, welcome to the site and you are NOT disturbing us. No problem is "little" when speaking of a potential cancer. We are here to help you, but we can not diagnose your disease from a photograph. None of us are doctors, only fellow patients and caregivers. If it were me, i would get an referal to an ear nose and throat specialist without delay.
Keep us informed.
Last edited by Gary; 06-28-2009 01:38 AM.
Gary Allsebrook
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Dx 11/22/02, SCC, 6 x 3 cm Polypoid tumor, rt tonsil, Stage III/IVA, T3N0M0 G1/2
Tx 1/28/03 - 3/19/03, Cisplatin ct x2, IMRT, bilateral, with boost, x35(69.96Gy)
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"You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes" (James 4:14 NIV)
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Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 4 | Thank you for that quick answer...The doctor you have just mentioned it saw my mouth...still, she said is nothing but she didn't said why is bigger my right side of under tongue...You see, not very much doctors in here, in Romania are pacient concerned...In one way I understand them...they work in miserable conditions with little pay...I will go to a private clinic to find out more...Anyway, if God helps me and will be nothing, I will still be reading forums on this site an try to do my best about these subjects...I saw only good people on this site...It's strange, but bad stuff happens most to good persons...Few criminals or dictators had anything close to this...Anyway, I have moved out of the subject...Thanks a lot and I will write after I will go to that private clinic...God helps and a lot of health, to all.. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,940 "OCF across the pond" Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | "OCF across the pond" Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,940 | Hi claudiu
Salivary glands are also prone to "stones" which can cause a lot of swelling and pain.Your dentist can do a very simple test to see if your salivary gland is blocked .I know its easy to say,but try not to think of the worst case scenario first and get it checked out as soon as possible.
Liz in the UK
Husband Robin aged 44 years Dx 8th Dec 2006 poorly differentiated SCC tongue with met to neck T1N2cM0 Surgery and Radiation.Finished TX April 2007
Recurrence June/07 died July 29th/07.
Never take your eye off the ball, it may just smack you in the mouth.
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Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 388 | Hi Claudiu - Follow up on what Gary and Cookey said and then let us know - hopefully your fears will go away with a good report. But keep us updated, and once again, welcome. Jane 
Husband: 3 SCC gum and cheek cancers 2002, 2005, 2006: surgery only. Scans clear after removal of small, well differentiated, non-invasive cancers. No radiation. 4th SCC lip diagnosed 4/13/07 - in situ, removed in biopsy. More lip removed 2/8/08 - dysplasia. 2 Biopsies 3/17/09 no cancer (lichenoids)
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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 | Like Gary and the others say, no problem is too small because if it could be something, the little problem could develop into a big one. Get it checked to be sure. Let us know.
Since posting this. UPMC, Pittsburgh, Oct 2011 until Jan. I averaged about 2 to 3 surgeries a week there. w Can't have jaw made as bone is deteroriating steaily that is left in jaw. Mersa is to blame. Feeding tube . Had trach for 4mos. Got it out April.
--- Passed away 5/14/14, will be greatly missed by everyone here
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Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,004 | Hi Cladiu,
We always have time and are willing to help anyone who needs it!! That's why we are here. If you already saw an ear, nose and throat doctor, I think you should go for a second opinion. If you did not get your questions answered you should go to someone who will tell you why one glad is larger. Please let us know what happens.
Suzanne
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T1 SCC on right side of tongue
Age 31...27 when diagnosed
4 partial glossectomies
No chemo or radiation
Biopsy on 2/2/10-Clear
Surgery needed again...no later than April 2011
Loving life and just became a mother on 11/25/10
It's not what we CAN'T do..it's what we CAN do:)
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Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 4 | today is sunday, I'll go tomorrow...Today I had my last exam at faculty for this year...what a better time for concerns? Anyway, i have read this replies when I came home (btw, today I moved with my future wife) and I was surprised of so many concerns and answers... It is true, only a "tried" man is emphatetic. Yestreday I put this question on a romanian forum and the doctor just replied draught that any doctor or dentist, no other person with a opinion or something. Thank you and a lots of health...after checking I will reply again. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Claudiu,
I ama dentist and I can tell you that from the picture, it sure looks like a blocked salivary gland. Of course I can't make a diagnosis from a picture alone.
Do you have oral surgeons in your country? This might be your best bet to get it checked.
Jerry
Jerry
Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.
"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"
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Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 4 | hi everyone...first of all I want to thank everyone for being so kind answering me...I was to onether otoralyngologist or something (years nose and throat doctor)and she said once more that it,s nothing...Again, she didn.t gave me much explanation on why is bigger, but she said that it.s nothing to worry about and she gave me moth wash with tea of sage and one and a half spoon of bicarbonate of sodium... I am so happy...For rest you, who didn.t had my luck, you have looked into the eyes of Evil himself and you are still here so, in my opinion, you are heroes, all of you. In front of you, I bound...With sicerely thanks, I, Claudiu Rusu, bound in front of you all. LONG LIVE THE HEROES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 | Suzanne, have you noticed how much we spell alike ?? LOL J/K we spell good but leave a little in the typing line.
Since posting this. UPMC, Pittsburgh, Oct 2011 until Jan. I averaged about 2 to 3 surgeries a week there. w Can't have jaw made as bone is deteroriating steaily that is left in jaw. Mersa is to blame. Feeding tube . Had trach for 4mos. Got it out April.
--- Passed away 5/14/14, will be greatly missed by everyone here
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Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,004 |
Suzanne
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T1 SCC on right side of tongue
Age 31...27 when diagnosed
4 partial glossectomies
No chemo or radiation
Biopsy on 2/2/10-Clear
Surgery needed again...no later than April 2011
Loving life and just became a mother on 11/25/10
It's not what we CAN'T do..it's what we CAN do:)
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