Tongue Biopsy. Waiting on results

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?

 

Many Thanks

  • Dear Clara    Hello how are things going for you? So long from weve spoke I pray you are a lot better than you where and able to eat...I have thought about you so very often...Best Wishes to you Clara your friend deexo

  • Hi Dee.

    Good to hear from you,hope you are well.

    I am eating not too bad,so long as I watch what Im having. Things like bread are difficult or near impossible as you said. Its a case of eating what you know you can rather than something you fancy.

    I hate the numbness on face and neck I am really hoping the nerves heal and it improves. The skin is stone cold to touch too,did you have that after surgery?

    My daughter collected her new puppy today,she sent pics of her, so adorable :-)

    I got the house on with estate agent so fingers crossed that they find a buyer,one less worry then.

    Well Dee please keep in touch keep well my friend xxx

  • Quick update from myside, went for my biopsy last Monday 29th April, not as bad as i expected & 1 week on pretty much healed, they said path lab very busy & booked appointment for 4th June to go back for results. Ppl say if it's urgent they'll get in touch before this, guess what, had a call today, results are back & a slot has become free next Tue, im now very anxious!

  • Try not to worry too much, it's just that someone has probably cancelled - even though my results were negative for cancer, I still had to go in to be told the results, it's normal. They are just filling an available space, I'm sure you will be fine. But let us know how you get on.

  • Hi try not too worry until you have something to worry about resist Dr google plessecas info on there can’t be trusted you will scare yourself morr

    keeo in touch 

    hszel

     

  • Hi Clara how are you doingv? We are back in U.K. now wet n garden needs weeding   Had eNT appointment today camera up nose all good no signs of reoccurrence down there. Hope to hear  from you soon 

    h xx

  • Hi Stokemale,

    Good to hear your biopsy was bearable and has healed well.

    4th June was a pretty long stretch for an appointment but, having said that I had a fast track referal in NOV and didnt get an appt till JAN. Consultant says clinics at bursting point hmm like a ghost town everytime Im there!

    Please dont take on board what people say that if its urgent they will get in touch. It doesnt work that way.

    Getting anxious is a very normal way to feel waiting for your results, we`ve all been there so we know exactly how you feel.

    I prepared myself to hear `the worst` at my results appt and for me it helped I was very calm and collected Dr kept staring at me thinking I had`nt taken it in(or perhaps a bit dim) Lol

    We are here for you,remember anytime you need to chat or vent or whatever.

    Let us know how it goes will be thinking of you next Tues.

     

  • Hi H

    Good to hear from you. Thats one thing that doesnt fail in the UK Weeds! But nice to be home in your own place ye.

    So happy that your appt went well :-) Its so good to hear positive news!

    Take care keep well xxx

  • Hello Clara how are you keeping....so long since we spoke this evening a got a pile of emails  from this page i havent had any for so long  How are you managing with eating Clara  is the numbness in your face/neck any easier yes i did have the same feelings still do 2 years later but so much better than it was. Have you had any luck with selling the house Clara? how is your daughter keeping also? can you send a pic of her new little puppy. stay well speak again soon Clara. Your friend Dee.xo   

  • Hi Dee

    So good to hear from you,think of you often. Eating is ok thats when I remember to eat that is,poor appetite and tongue is a bit swollen so I end up biting it often,painful!

    Now I can open my mouth a bit better I see that the back of my throat/mouth is very disfigured no wonder I choke so easily. I was a bit taken aback when I seen it.

    No change in the numbness looks like its here to stay awhile! I cant stand touching the skin its an unpleasant feeling but I will just have to grin and bear it.

    House is an ongoing nightmare I am moving back in around 4weeks. Estate agent is an idiot or he thinks I am!

    Daughter got the all clear after lumpectomy thank heaven.

    The wee puppy isnt so wee any more she eats like a horse,she had an operation today to remove a wonky tooth.Poor wee thing. I will get daughter to put up a pic for me.

    Keep well speak soon.xxx