Recurrence of Ulcer

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Hello,

I've previously posted regarding my partner. He completed his 6 weeks of radiotherapy last October. He was told no sign of the cancer in January which was brilliant news. Unfortunately, secondary cancer found in hip and rib. 5 sessions of rt on these areas. My question/concern is that he's had a new ulcer on his tongue (cancer side) for the last two weeks. Is it too soon to panick about it being a recurrence? He's not unduly worried but I am. He's due his 3 monthly PET scan again end of July.

Beesuit over 1 year ago

Hi. I would ring his CNS to contact oncologist. It should really be seen if only to put his and your mind at rest.

Dani

Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019

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RadioactiveRaz over 1 year ago

Hi like Dani says ring his cns I was always told they would rather see us early than wait.

I’ve had small ulcers inside cheeks and gums they’ve usually fine within 3 weeks by using either gelclair or aloclair ( I but online) now I can use bonjela but could be too much for him. I usually can pinpoint mine to new foods.
let us know how you get on.

Hazel

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Fab1 over 1 year ago

Hi,

I would ring his oncologist to check this ulcer and would not wait for the PET scan. This would put his mind at rest and they would give him something for it as I am sure it must be very uncomfortable.

Fab1

old biker over 1 year ago

Like the others have said, get in touch with his team. It's no good worrying about it until the end of July.

Ray.

Deb11 over 1 year ago

Hi there. My husband is 4 months post end of treatment and has a persistent ulcer too which is worrying both of us.

We have an oncology meeting following on from the PET scan next week, the 19th.

I was wondering how you got on?

Sending best wishes

Debbie

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