Hi there, I'm new here. I'm 39 4 babies ex smoker who has just noticed a large swelling under the tongue which is actually protruding out over back teeth when I stick out my tongue. Doctor made urgent referral. It's painless and there is some lymph node involvement, mainly the ones under the chin. I'm praying it's just some kind of cyst or salivary gland issue, but I've got a terrible feeling, did anyone else's cancer start on the floor of the mouth? Thanks for listening x
I can’t help you with location as mine was at the base of my tongue. Waiting for a referral is really pants but hold onto the fact that 90% aren’t cancer. If you haven’t had an appointment in two weeks find out who you are being referred to and contact their secretary. I had to chase mine up.
It’s not a good thing to compare other peoples cancers and please stay off Google or you’ll end up down a rabbit hole. Keep busy and fingers crossed it’s something else.
Best wishes
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
Good evening Gemzgg, my first cancer was floor of the mouth but my signs were an ulcer-like growth on my lower gum that would not heal up and became sore, mine was not big i could not tell which parts were affected it was not until they did the operation that they found a bit of my tongue was also affected along with lymph nodes. It really depends on what the scans, biopsies, etc come up with and then onto the operation itself unless they just try radio and chemo rather than operate. As Dani and your husband mentioned stay clear of Dr Google as it is so misleading and let the consultant give you his professional opinion, wishing you all the best for your appointment with fingers crossed for a good result. Take care.
Chris x
Its sometimes not easy but its worth it !
