Hi all!

In the past week, I've been having a bump on my gum. The location of the bump is exactly where my molar was previously. It gets painful when I try to swallow hard. Its getting me worried. Is it a recurrence? Has anyone experience that? Had a total glossectomy on Apr 16 and a neck dissection.

Thanks.

Sharifah
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"Life is too short"

Hello Sharifah

It may turn out to be just scar tissue or other but you are strongly advised to see your consultant for an opinion and diagnosis as all else will be speculation. Let us know how you get on.

Best wishes
Vinod

Hello,
I went to an ENT specialist and he said that it could be gingivitis or infection. So, he gave me some antibiotics and a mouthwash (Workadine). He said that we should just see how it goes first. Well, I am due for my follow up on the 7th. Hopefully, the swelling would shrink by then.

Bye!

Sharifah

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Hi everyone!
Went for my follow up last week. My doctor decided to perform a biopsy on the swollen gum. Results of the biopsy is not out yet and its driving me nuts! I am scheduled for a ct scan this sunday.

The doctor talked about a possibility of another operation. This time, part of the mandible will have to be removed if the cancer spreads to the bone. If that happens, I will have to make even more adjustments than what I have come to get used to. Looks like I wont be able to put on weight.

Any advice?

sharifah
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Hello everyone,

Just got my biopsy and ct scan report today. Well, my fear has become a reality. The swelling is cancer and I am due for another major operation in Aug 13. This time, the doctor will remove part of the mandible and reconstruct it. Looks like things are going to be worse than before.

Some people say that second operation is worse than the first. Any opinion on that?

Sharifah
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Sharifah,

just one more bridge to cross. i am thankful that your doc is able to do more surgery.

keep going.

later, pete

Hi Sharifah, sorry to hear your news. I hope it all goes well for you. All the best, Hagg.

Sharifah,

I am so sorry to hear your news. You have a wonderful spirit and support system to help guide you through this. I think of you often.

Please continue to update us.

Wassalam.

Mimi

Hello Sharifah

I am sorry to hear that you are to have a second surgery. It may all appear discouraging, but be assured that you will get through this too. A section of mandible bone is removed if the cancer is thought to have involved it to make sure no cancer cells are left within. The jaw bone removed is usually reconstructed with bone plate and grafted bone at the same operation. Focus on the endpoint and a successful outcome. Hiduplama!

We (and ) are here to support you.

Best wishes
Vinod

Hi Sharifah

So sorry to hear your news, will keep you im my thoughts.

Mum
xxx

Hi,

Thank you so much all of you for your support and advice. Its very encouraging. Reading all your posts really keeps me going. I was really down yesterday after I came back from the hospital.

But now, i am much more optimistic and looking forward to get to the other side of the bridge, as pete228 put it.

Bye, for now.

Sharifah
http://hiduplama.blogspot.com

"Life is too short"

Sorry to hear you news Sharifah. You must keep strong and beat it!

Love Chloex

It seems like a never ending journey, doesn't it.

Keeping pushing through the barriers, one at a time.