Large lump at base of tongue

hello everyone,

in September I found a large lump at the back of my tongue, probably 3cm long and 2cm high. For months and months they said it wasn’t anything to worry about. I self diagnosed it as lingual thyroid but I saw a cancer surgeon and consultant and he suggested biopsy and removal, In March they did an MRI, and I am having a biopsy of it on the 3rd May.

has anyone ever had anything similar or a biopsy from lump on tongue who can tell me recovery time and how long I should be in hospital etc. I didn’t ask as much as I’d of liked to in my pre op. 

Thank you

 

Edited on Monday, 15/04/2019 - 20:25p.m by Moderator Steph. Photograph removed by moderator in line with Cancer Chat’s terms and conditions.

  • Hello Chloeadelex and welcome.  Sorry but I have to tell you that the moderators will remove your photo as the terms and conditions state that you cannot post photos for the purpose of asking for information and/or diagnosis.  Actually it makes sense as you could so easily get wild guesses which would probably cause you worry for no useful purpose!  Don't stress yourself, you are not the first and you won't be the last.  Nothing awful happens except the photo disappears!  Sorry I cannot give you any useful information about your worries but wanted to let you know that you are very welcome to keep posting here and I hope you find someone who can have a chat with you about this type of issue.  Annie