Hi All,

I am trying to be rational, NOW my doc advises ENT. What would you do?

I have had a lump on the roof of my mouth that has caused me no pain, remained within the same site at a constant size for a period of 7/8 years. When a consultant examined the lump and said 'keep an eye on it' I assume he meant if it grows, bleeds...etc.

I was very worried having inspected the back of my mouth,(jumped to wrong con) the doctor said nothing to worry about.
Just an infection so....I accept!

So should I now have a biopsy done on the lump, or get on with my life. Could a biopsy change the lump nature to malignant? (Dr.Joshi, please)

Would really appreciate views
Many Thanks
Dave

Hi DaveA(nxious?)

Your doctors' have concluded on clinical grounds (history, location, appearance, etc) that the lump is not a cancer. But you need to be assured, or else you won't be able to get on with your life ! So, you must get a biopsy done - to put your mind at rest. Explain this to your doctor. No, the biopsy won't turn normal tissue into a malignant cancer. Rest easy, man .

Best wishes
Vinod :coffee: