Hi all, first timer. My partner has been referred by dentist, appt. at Addenbrookes 21st Sept.
Mouth ulcer - 4 months plus, bad breath, pain in jaw.
He broke a tooth during lockdown, finally got too much.
Now has admitted pain on opposite side. Dentist saw an ulcer, took pics and referred him.
Short history, functioning alcoholic, smoker and worked on Nuclear sites.
I'mfearing the worst!
Hi Ses
Sorry to see you here.
Your partner's lifestyle sure throws up some red flags ....Nuclear won't have anything to do with it.
BUT
You don't know till you know.
Fingers crossed you don't need us but if you do we are here to help
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
Hi Ses
The waiting is the worst and is a very worrying time. Once there is a definitive answer whether it be bad or good at least you know what you are dealing with.
You can only try to distract yourself as best as able during this time.
If needed this forum will be very helpful in guiding you and your husband through his journey.
Wishing you and your husband all the best.
Lyn
Sophie66
And Ses
90% of referrals aren't cancer so hold onto that too.
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
Hi Ses Sorry you’ve found yourself on here on behalf of your partner. As Dani has said a few red flags, the waiting’s the worst part. Try to keep busy and please keep off Dr Google you will only scare yourself .Stick on here we will help if we can. Remember over 90% of referrals aren’t cancer.
Hazel
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