I have been told that it is suspected that I have cancer of the lower jaw, this was presumed to be an abscess for several months but it wasn't improving so the dentist sent an urgent referral to the Maxillofacial Dept of my local hospital Trust. I have had biopsy and CT scan. My gums and inner cheek is very painful and sore and my whole mouth gets sore when I eat. I am on a soft diet, no problem swallowing but chewing food is too uncomfortable. I see the Consultant on the 14 December for the final diagnosis and to see what can be done to help. It is a worrying and unpleasant time, and I wondered if there is any feedback from people in a similar position.
Ivyleaf.
Hello and welcome to the community. We know how stressful the early days of uncertainty and not knowing can be. We have a very friendly Head and Neck group here where people with experience of this should be able to answer your questions and concerns. Click the highlighted link to get to the group. You can then join the group and post your questions there. Any problems navigating the site, then hit the reply button below and ask. I hope all goes well. Best wishes.
Hi . The links sometimes don't show up very well. Click on the words Head and Neck in my post above. I'll do it again here,
Hi . The links sometimes don't show up very well. Click on the words Head and Neck in my post above. I'll do it again here,
Best wishes.
