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Gum lesion - getting very worried

bassplayer
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Hi everyone

Is there anyone on here who has had a worrying lesion on their gum? I go next week for an appointment and just wondered, should it be sinister, what the future holds? I understand oral cancer is invasive and disfiguring. Getting very worried.....

BP

  • Hello Bassplayer

    I'm sorry to hear that you're still waiting for answers about the lesion you've had on your gum for a while now. It's understandable that you're feeling anxious ahead of the biopsy later. 

    Hopefully, you won't have to wait too long for the results and the Consultant will be able to give you some reassurance about things. 

    It's natural to think of the worst-case scenario whilst waiting for results. Try to keep busy and take each day at a time. If you can avoid searching google this will help reduce your anxieties as well.

    Sometimes it can help to talk to someone and if you'd like to chat with one of our nurses you're welcome to call them on 0808 800 4040, Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

     

  • Offline in reply to Moderator Jenn

    Thank you for your message Jen. I guess gum/tongue cancer is not quite as common as some of the other cancers, hence the lack of a reply. And thank you too for the number to phone the nurses....I am starting to feel a bit lonely so may give them a call when I know a little more.

    Again thank you for writing.

    BP

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