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Swelling palate

Michelleandrea
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My palate has been swelling up for a year and a half into hard smooth painful growing lumps and I feel so unwell no appetite sweating 

The roof of my mouth is hurting and sometimes just a dull ache 

I had bowel cancer and was treated in 2023 I felt well for around 7 months then started to get ill again

Mri scan on 15th may reported as normal but palate still swelling up 

Doctor said no more tests but I'm not happy 

  • Hello Michelle and thanks for posting

    I see that you have sent us an email enquiry about this and hope you don't mind receiving a similar reply again.

    I'm sorry you were diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2023,and that you've also been experiencing hard painful lumps on the roof of your mouth for the last 18 months. This must be a difficult time for you especially as the swelling persists and you have loss of appetite, are sweating and generally feel unwell.

    Although a normal MRI scan result is reassuring, it does not explain your persistent lumps and ongoing symptoms. If you haven't already it would be a good idea to ask your doctor to refer you to an ENT ( Ear, Nose, Throat ) specialist for a second opinion.

    I hope you know more soon. Give us a ring if you would like to talk anything over. The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    Kind regards,

    Celene

  • Offline in reply to CRUK Nurse Celene

    Hi ive been to doctors she said she'll refer me to ENT the mri scan said palate was larger on the right hand side 

  • Offline in reply to CRUK Nurse Celene

    I've been referred to ENT Im worried that it's the bone of the palate itself will the doctors be able to tell me if it's a primary bone cancer 

  • in reply to Michelleandrea

    Hello and thanks for your further post

    When you are seen at the ENT clinic it is likely that the doctor will take a full history and do a physical examination. Depending on the assessment or they may give you an opinion on what they think might be the matter on the day and there may be no need for further tests. If further tests are needed, it may take a couple of weeks to get them organised. I don't think that it is common to get everything sorted in one visit. If they suggest a biopsy, it can take a couple of weeks to get the results.

    I know it's easier said than done but try and take it one step at a time until you know more.

    Kind regards,

    Celene

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