Worried that the ulcer on my tongue that isn't healing could be tongue cancer. Been referred. So worried

Hello everyone i was referred for an urgent referral for an ulcer that isn't healing i hhave seen the doctor, and he prescribed something called nystatin for oral thrush and lozenges  , after treatment its still there, can't eat as it s so uncomfortable  it is just at the side of my tongue.The doctor has done a referral now  was asked to call hospital in 3 days to be told the waiting time is 4 weeks rather then 2 weeks, I am so worried, as my mum gas had tongue cancer twice been in remission for 15 years ,please give me some advice please x

  • Welcome to the forum Shelby52 although I'm sorry for the reason you're joining us.

    This must be a very stressful and anxious time, especially with having to wait 4 weeks instead of 2 before you can be seen, but our members, many of which have found themselves in a similar position, will know what you're going through at the moment so you are not alone Shelby52, and I'm sure some of them will be along soon to offer their support and advice.

    I hope some of the tips and advice we have on how to cope with waiting for news will help ease your mind but if you would like to talk things through with one of our cancer nurses, they're available on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. They're very insightful and will do all that they can to help.

    We're here for you Shelby52 and will have our fingers crossed everything will be o.k.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Hi Shelby,

    I've been referred too. I am getting a phone call from the hospital tomorrow that will be within the 2 week referral but I want to see someone not have a phone call, what can they tell over the phone!  It is so worrying isn't, it, you just want to been dealt with right away the waiting is awful.