Can I get assessed sooner?

I’ve had an abrasion and lumps in my inner lower jaw since the beginning of March. I had antibiotics which took away an infection but still have the painful abrasion and lumps.

I spoke to the GP on Thursday early afternoon who has referred me to the doctor-dentist specialist to see if it’s cancer. I was told they would contact me within two weeks. By mid afternoon I had a lump in my throat and the tip of my tongue was numb. Today I noticed my upper right outside gum is numb, and my gums are going white. I think my tongue is getting more numb. My lips are going numb and so is the rest of my gums.

I’ve been shocked at the speed of the change of symptoms. Is there any way I can be seen before two weeks?

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  • Hi there and thanks for your post

    I am sorry to hear about your situation and appreciate what a concerning time this must be for you. I hope you took Steph's advice and called NHS111 over the weekend for advice.

    When symptoms are changing it is always best to speak to a doctor about it so they can assess you and decide the next course of action.

    The suspected cancer pathway is the quickest way for people to be seen and often this is within 2 weeks. Most people on this pathway won't notice a sudden change in symptoms which is why it is usually safe to wait to be seen. In the rare case of an emergency patients can be assessed and admitted sooner to hospital if necessary.

    I hope you know more soon.

    All the best

    Naomi

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  • Hi there and thanks for your post

    I am sorry to hear about your situation and appreciate what a concerning time this must be for you. I hope you took Steph's advice and called NHS111 over the weekend for advice.

    When symptoms are changing it is always best to speak to a doctor about it so they can assess you and decide the next course of action.

    The suspected cancer pathway is the quickest way for people to be seen and often this is within 2 weeks. Most people on this pathway won't notice a sudden change in symptoms which is why it is usually safe to wait to be seen. In the rare case of an emergency patients can be assessed and admitted sooner to hospital if necessary.

    I hope you know more soon.

    All the best

    Naomi

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