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Tongue Biopsy. Waiting on results

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Hello All,

         It was last wednesday that I went to the oral surgeon to have a biopsy done on my tongue where I have some white patches/spots on the top and forward section of my tongue.  I am only 30 years old, but having drank and smoked quite a bit for the past 10 years, I am quite concerned to say the least given the increased chances that smokers and drinkers have of getting oral cancer.  

         The white patches appear to be the only symptom I have.  There is nothing else and no pain at all. I have a follow up appointment on the 2nd of August to go over my biopsy results.  Quite a long time to wait really to find out whether or not you have cancer.  I was wondering about people's experiences whether they were diagnosed with cancer or not.   Do people who get diagnosed with cancer receive their results early?  Just kind of wondering in the back of my head that if I don't hear anything before my appointment that it is likely to be a sign of good news.  

    Also if you have/had any bad habits like I do, did you give them up before you got your biopsy resuits?  I've already ditched the cigarrettes even before my biopsy.  Giving up the drink has been even harder but I stopped drinking so much after my biopsy.  Its really hard giving these things up especially with a rather stressful job.  Not really sure what to do tomorrow as I have a tradition with people from my workplace to go have a pint or two at lunchtime on Fridays.  Naturally with the uncertainty regarding my health, I am inclined to not go or just have a coke.  I will probably get lots of awkward questions as of to why I'm not drinking.  Not sure whether to lie or just tell them what's going on.  At the moment, since I don't know anything, I don't want others to worry about me.  Did you wait to tell anyone you know about even having the biopsy until you knew what the results were?

 

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    Hi expat,

    just wanted to know that all is fine with you and what happens to the pitch which was diagnosed as leukoplakia and have you had it removed or it vanished own it's own if it had vanished then how long it took to be venished thanks .

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    Hi 

    Within 2 weeks of the biopsy I was in for surgery as diagnosed with severe dysplasia, took bit more of my tongue than expected but it healed well with no adverse effects. They took samples of the tissue removed & I was told they hadn't removed a clear margin of tissue so I expect a return one day, I have had a few checks in the meantime off my own back but they seem to be happy with no concerns, I have my next check up 5th Jan as a I had an ulcer on the tongue for 5 weeks which seems to have cleared up but I now have another small white patch on the scar tissue, probably nothing but I prefer piece of mind, so 2 years post surgery all is good, I try to put it all to the back of my mind but expect a return 1 day! 

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    Hi,

    tha ms for your reply, I have patches in both sides of my cheek and Gp told me it seems like lichen planus but patches are getting bigger and I am too much worried I have history of dipped tobacco amd cieggrette on and off .I am only 33 years old .do you think I should be concerned about my patches these patches are inside my cheeks since least week of September .

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    Hi, 

    I can't tell you to be concerned or not but you have to put trust in your doctor, it was my dental practitioner who referred me but took a long time, if it concers you & you want piece of mind you should speak to your doctor again or seek a 2nd opinion, at the end of the your mental & physical health is the most important. 

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    Hi Stokemale,

    I am so sorry to hear that you are waiting for more surgery. Have you any idea when this is likely to take place? 

    Unfortunately, we all have to learn to live with the possibility of recurrence. This has already happened to me once, but I try to put it to the back of my mind as much as I can and get on with living my life to the full.

    Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on with your surgery and with your next check-up. Remember that we are always here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine

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    Hi Stokemale,

    I am so sorry to hear that you are waiting for more surgery. Have you any idea when this is likely to take place? 

    Unfortunately, we all have to learn to live with the possibility of recurrence. This has already happened to me once, but I try to put it to the back of my mind as much as I can and get on with living my life to the full.

    Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on with your surgery and with your next check-up. Remember that we are always here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine

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