hi, I'm new here, its quite a relief to know that there is such a website devoted to this subject. I've been a smoker for the past 7 years, quite low tar cigarettes ( I don't know if that will make a big difference) I'm 23, hardly ever drink and keep myself quite fit, but am very worried about these lumps on the either side of my mouth. They are flesh coloured,soft, they are about 1 cm each, they are on line with my lower lip, they're aren't sore. I've had them for a few months now. I've previously been diagnosed with lichen planus and my GP has said that these lumps are probably the same thing, I have an appointment at the dentist in a few weeks but would dearly appreciate some advice from anyone here!
Posts: 7 | Location: UK | Registered: 11 February 2005
Hi Katy, You really need to see the Dentist. They sound like cancors ( Comment: A canker sore is a common form of mouth ulcer, which appears as a painful white or yellow ulcer surrounded by a bright red area. A canker sore sore can be triggered by emotional stress, dietary deficiencies, menstrual periods, hormonal changes, food allergies or trauma in the mouth. Canker sores usually heal without treatment within two weeks.) to me that is what I had on my tongue 15 years ago. Am cancer free now. Keep me posted on what the Doctor says. CathyThis message has been edited. Last edited by: Dr Vinod K Joshi,
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Posts: 261 | Location: Central Florida | Registered: 08 October 2004
Hi Katy, I have an idea and this might work it's called Kenalog/ Orabase. Talk to your Dentist about it because it helps me. Don't know why I didn't think about it earlier. Let me know if he gets you any. Cathy
Cathy
Posts: 261 | Location: Central Florida | Registered: 08 October 2004
Hi Katy What you are experiencing might be perfectly innocent, so try not to worry - I know that's not easy, especially when you read some of the stuff we have been through on this site. As Cat says, see your dentist as he is used to identifying lumps and things in the mouth - or ask your doctor for a second opinion. Let us know how you get on. Best wishes Brenda
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Posts: 130 | Location: Whitley Bay, NE England | Registered: 22 November 2004
Thanks for your words of advice guys, I'm trying not to worry but you know how it is. The GP told me that it is usually people over the age of 40 who are at risk at this type of cancer, but obviously there is a chance that anyone could suffer from it, no matter what age. I do feel a little better knowing that there is all this support and advice on here, atleast I can talk to you about these worries when I don't want to worry about it all on my own! Hope that doesn't sound too selfish!
Posts: 7 | Location: UK | Registered: 11 February 2005
Hi, Cathy do you mind me asking how old you were when you first found out about the cancer? I hope that doesn't sound too rude. What kind of treatment did you have and how are you now? I hope that doesn't sound bad, I just want to be prepared for what might be and I don't know anyone else who has been through this.
Posts: 7 | Location: UK | Registered: 11 February 2005
You need to see your dentist. It is probably normal. Do give up smoking as it increase your chances of getting a mouth cancer, among other things. Let us know how you get on.
Best wishes Vinod
Disclaimer: Please see your own dentist/doctor for a proper diagnosis as my words should not, in any circumstances, be taken as dental/medical advice.
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Dr Joshi, is it possible that these marks I have are 'minor salivary glands' I have read other threads on this website that have described symptoms very similar to my own to which ou have suggested a diagnosis of the above.
Posts: 7 | Location: UK | Registered: 11 February 2005
Hi everyone, just to let you know, I went to see my dentist yeserday and she said the sores in my mouth look like they are nothing to worry about. She said it looks as if I've been the inside of my lower lip (usually happens during sleep apparently) and that because it is bilateral it is very unlikely that it is cancerous as cancers usually appear on their own rather than in pairs. Obviously I am relieved, there is still a little worry in the back of my mind but I am a born worrier so I need to try and chill out a little more. Just wanted to say thankyou for your words of comfort and advice, I'm sure I would have been panicking a lot more without your support. Take care! xxxx
Posts: 7 | Location: UK | Registered: 11 February 2005
Disclaimer: Please see your own dentist/doctor for a proper diagnosis as my words should not, in any circumstances, be taken as dental/medical advice.
"If you see what is small as it sees itself, and accept what is weak for what strength it has, and use what is dim for the light it gives, then all will go well. This is called Acting Naturally." Lao-Tsu, Tao Teh King
Posts: 3779 | Location: St Luke's Hospital, Bradford and Pinderfields Hospital, Wakefield | Registered: 14 December 2002
Now, do try to stop the smoking.