Tongue Cancer Scar

Hi Vanessa

Welcome to the forum.

I was so interested to read your post as I had a tumour removed from the base of my tongue.  Over the last few weeks the area has become much more noticable and slightly uncomfortable, almost like I've got a bit of crisp stuck.  At my last checkup the consultant confirmed it was scar tissue and said it didn't look as if it required any treatment at this stage.  I didn't question as to whether it was likely to get bigger - I was just relieved to hear that it didn't look like it required biopsy.  I'll be really interested to hear how you get on.  

I have another appt in a couple of weeks so if I get any further information I'll let you know.

All the best

Linda

Hi Linda

Just an update in case anyone else has this in the future.

My doctor has said the scar tissue needs to be removed (Just like when I had a tongue biopsy) It’s causing discomfort, pain and is rubbing on a sharp bit of my tooth. 

I will then have a mouth guard given to me that day so I can use it at night time to stop my tongue rubbing at night.

Fingers crosses this will keep the scar tissue from getting bigger again.

All the best

Thanks for the update Nessie.

Good luck with the procedure.  Have you been given a date?

Do let us know how it goes.

All the best

Linda