Hi everyone,
Technically not diagnosed. But have been referred to the maxillio facial team on a 2 week wait. Really worried! This seems to be the only active uk forum I could find.
At the end of January I noticed a white patch on the inside of my cheek, assumed oral thrush from some previous medication I'd taken. Treated it twice and nothing. Made a gp appointment, he thought lekuplakia (not sure how its spelt) so advised some medicated mouthwash. Still no improvement. Now started to become red and slight sore.
I have spent the last 11 days on steriods, although no longer sore, still there. So he has referred me to the above. I have an appointment Monday.
I'm unsure what to expect, it feels like I've spent months worrying already. It's literally consuming me. I'm 32, have 3 young children.
Thankyou for reading!
And how do I find out that, please?
Whoever referred you will have sent you to a named consultant. Ask them. I heard nothing about my referral for three weeks so contacted the consultants secretary to be told my cancer referral had been downgraded to routine. I kicked up such a fuss I was seen the following week.
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
I would have thought they would be treated the same Gemmary, as Dani advised please get in contact with your consultant or even the dentist as they should get a letter back from the Maxillofacial department. Take care.
Chris x
Its sometimes not easy but its worth it !
That's really good you weren't waiting long! We sound similar in terms of symptoms. I have made myself so sick with worry it's unbelievable. I've got my biopsy on Wednesday. I'm scared, for the actual procedure and the results.
I apologise non of that is reassuring, just more of a same boat sympathy. It's so hard and scary.
BUT there are some wonderful posts and people on here, loads of positive stories, advice, reassurance etc. Your definitely in the right place. Good luck for Wednesday. I hope ot brings you some positive news
