hi there,
i found your site just by accident. I have read a few of the stories,. i have a lump in my tongue that is not visable to the eye,. i had a piece removed a year ago for biopsy and it came back that is was just a abcess. well..it is back. and it hurts like heck when my teeth hit the side of my tongue. I dont know if i should go back and have it checked again i am scared because when the cut out the small piece of my tongue i thought i was gonna die. i dont know how to find my message or how to see your replies or find them but i hope someone can help me. i will try to come back and see if i can fine my post.

thanks in advanced.
very scared.

Hello Reynajarred

It might just be scar tissue following the earlier 'biopsy', or a recurrence of the previous abcess, or something else - there is no way of knowing other than by examining it. So you will need to see your doctor or dentist for a proper examination, investigation as necessary and evaluation. Let us know how you get on.

Best wsishes
Vinod

Reynajarred...

I'm the wife of a tongue cancer survivor. My Dan was diagnosed November 2004 in stage 4. Obviously I wish his cancer had been discovered long before it reached the most advanced stage.

Please allow me to reiterate Dr. Joshi's advice to you. DO make the appointment right away to have a check. As Dr. J. stated, there are several possible explanations for your lump other than cancer, but one cannot be too careful. If it's scar tissue or an abcess... obviously you need relief from the pain described. That alone warrants a medical check. (Do not put up with pain that could be possible to reduce or eliminate.) If the lump is cancer (God forbid) then you want it diagnosed and treated as quickly as possible.

My very best to you. I hope you will take the advice to have an exam promptly and that answers will soon follow. You need relief from pain... and peace of mind. Do post a note after you see a doc or dentist. We are interested to know how you fare. I will remember you in my prayers and hope this lump turns out to be something simple and easily-treatable.

From my heart,

Melanie