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Tongue cancer and breast cancer together?

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I've just recently (5 days ago) had a tongue biopsy.  All of the professionals who have seen it have been very supportive but they have all said that it doesn't look good.

4 days before this I found a large lump in my right breast and had it checked out. They actually found 3 lumps. One in the left and two in the right. I'm going for tests on these on the 10th.

I'm obviously terrified at 42 with 3 children but I'm wondering if this is a common thing to have it in 2 places at the same time.

Because if it is then surely I must already be at stage 4???

Can anyone help me please??

  • Hello there and thanks for posting

    I am sorry to hear about the symptoms you have and the tests you are currently undergoing. This must be an anxious time for you but try not to over think too much until you know more.

    Symptoms as I am sure you are aware can be caused by lots of different things. Most will be harmless but often something more serious may need ruling out just to be sure. Just because you have 2 things going on at the same time doesn't mean they are related so take things one step at a time.

    Breast lumps are common and usually are caused by cysts or a build up of fatty tissue called fibroadenomas that you can read about here. If after the breast unit has carried out imaging such as an ultrasound or mammogram or both and are unsure of the findings they may decide to biopsy the lumps to give them more information about what the problem might be and decide if any treatment is needed.

    I hope you are okay and that you know more soon.

    Please get back if needed and you are always welcome to call the nurse helpline weekdays 9-5 on 0808 800 4040 if you prefer to talk it through over the phone.

    All the best

    Naomi

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    I'm purely using your example as my example. I'm no expert and only tests will give you answers. Someone can correct me if I'm wrong here, but if it's 2 different cancers, in 2 different places, it isn't considered stage 4. Stage 4 from what i recall is if, say, those lumps in your breast were found to have originated from the oral cavity.

    Remember, I'm not saying either are cancer, just trying to explain if someone had 2 cancers in 2 separate places, it would be counted as 2 cancers, not the same. Stage 4 would be if one of those cancers had developed elsewhere.

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