Hi everyone, not really sure what to expect from this post. I live on my own and haven't had anyone to talk to since having biopsies done on my gums and tongue on 7th April. 3 years ago I had a biopsy which was precancerous and have had follow up appointments since, apart from when in lockdown. I know my condition has worsened as originally it was just white patches on my gum. Now it has spread and I have also had a very painful ulcer under my tongue for the past 3 mths. My speech has also changed and my tongue seems to have a mind of its own. By the end of the day my neck has swollen. I have had a scan on my neck and was told that the swelling is being caused from my mouth. It has been over 2 weeks since biopsies now without results. Is this a good sign? I am going out of my mind without anyone to talk to.
Hi loupy Lou
Biopdy resukts typically take around two weeks. Have you an appointment scheduled? The doctors’ panel usually has to meet to discuss cases before you get to be informed. I’d give the hospital or your CNS if you have one a ring to find out what’s happening.
Good luck.
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
Hi Dani. Thank you for your reply. I don't have an appointment scheduled. Was told results would take 2 - 3 weeks and that I would be contacted once received.
Yes it sounds like it's waiting for MDT (MultiDisciplinary Team) meeting review, which is common. My hospital MDT meet on a Wednesday and clinics are on a Thursday.
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
A hold up at the lab is the most likely. Don’t read anything into it. It’s the worst time ever waiting though, isn’t it?
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
