Just had a biopsy of the soft pallet...

Hi I've always suffered with sore throats and around two years ago was convinced I had something wrong as I was having sore throats weekly.  I was sent to ENT and the lady was a bit rude saying I knew you didn't need to he here, she had students in and removed large tonsil stones which is a daily issue for me.  I asked her if they could remove the tonsils as that might be causing the content pain and she said no we don't do that anymore unless it's a risk of cancer. 

Fast forward 2 years of constant pain and battling tonsil stones and bleeding I noticed a rough white patch on the roof of my mouth on the soft pallet.  I went to the GP about this and explained to him I've not been right since being thrown out of the ENT department as due to that have not really come to him for sore throat issues as I was ashamed.

Anyhow having looked at this patch in my throat he sent me to a specialist who looked at it and requested I go get a biopsy done.  He did state he did not think it was cancer but would send me anyhow to see if we could identify what it was.  Two days ago I got my biopsy after waiting from December which I don't mind as long as it's done now.  On doing the procedure the nurse said of its very superficial may not need stitches.  However when they finished the procedure they had to put in 7 stitches and whenni saw the lump it looked like a baby tooth with blood on it.  I'm guessing it would be hard white material.i was seeing. 

The thing is I've not told anyone as I don't want to bother them and I feel guilty coming on here with you all having been diagnosed and I'm possibly OK.  But I need to talk to someone just to try and help.ke understand the process and if its the same as theirs. 

I hope I don't offend anyone or speak out of turn but when I saw this site it was like an olive branch. 

  • Hi Koi-keeping

    I don’t know anything at all about mouth cancer but just wanted to come on and reassure you that you have just as much right to be here as anybody! Waiting for biopsy results is torturous! Hopefully the patch will turn out to be something easily treatable, but if it does turn out to be more, you will be in the right place to get the treatment you need. 

    You have done exactly the right thing in going back to your GP and should never be ashamed of asking for help. 

    I used to get tonsil stones and had tonsillitis every few weeks until they were removed when I was about 45. I have never had any problems since, so I do hope you can get the help you need.

    There is no need to go through anything like this alone. If you scroll down the page there is a nurses line telephone number. Why not give them a call? They are amazing and will be able to answer all your questions!

    I hope everything works out well for you.

    Take care

    June

  • June,

    Your message was just wonderful to see and so re assuring.  Thank you its so lovely to have got a reply.  I will try that number thank you so much and for making me feel better about chatting on here. 

    Ayron 

  • You are so welcome Ayron. Supporting each other is what it’s all about. I’m always happy to chat! :-) And, yes it’s always worth calling the helpline if you feel anxious. MacMillan UK have similar helplines and are also fantastic.

    Anyway, do let me know how you get on. 
    Take care and bye for now.

    June