Left side of tongue on fire

Hi

I have tongue pain from last 2 months. I have a red patch right at the back of the tongue and a fleshy lump in the middle all on the right border. I went to the GP and she prescribed some blood tests. After results she will refer to oral surgeon.
But now the pain is intense and my tongue aches a lot with the pain referred to the ears, jaw and neck.

Does this seem like oral cancer. Does the cancer sore generally ache? Its a deep ache like a muscle ache.

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

    You can find out more about the general signs and symptoms of oral cancer on our website but if you can, try not to jump to any conclusions or think the worst until you've had your blood test results back and have seen the oral surgeon.

    Many of our members have been in similar situations so hopefully some of them will offer their thoughts and advice to you soon but if your symptoms continue to get worse or become difficult to manage do let your GP know.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator