No Diagnosis - But Surgery?
On 28th I notice a large dome-shaped lump in the back of my mouth. Maybe the size of the tip of your thumb. It's basically the same color as the rest of mouth. So on May 1st I visited the ENT. He looked in my mouth, felt my lump and ordered a CT scan - which I did on the same day.
A week later I went back to the ENT to get the results of the CT scan. He basically just showed me where the lump/tumor was on the scan and said we need to schedule surgery. He said he can't tell what it is from the CT...so I scheduled surgery for later this month.
Not completely satisfied with the communication from my current ENT (seems like he can't wait to finish up my appt) I have an appointment scheduled with another ENT. This is partially to get a second opinion and to see if I like this doc any better. So I have my CT scan and comments from the radiologist which I am going to take to my meeting with the new ENT.
Let me know if you can offer any insights on the comments from the radiologist or my situation.
Comments from radiologist:
"There is a 1.3 x 1.2 x 1.3 cm low density lesion in the soft palate to the right of the midline. This extends posteriorly to the right tonsillar soft tissue. Mild mass effect is present on the adjacent soft tissues. No significant narrowing of the nasal pharyngeal airway is present. There is a second smaller focal low density lesion to the left of midline in the soft palate measuring 0.7 cm. No lymphadenopathy is identified.
The differential for this would include a developing abscess, phlegmon, or less likely a complex cyst.
Smaller 0.7 cm area of low density to the left of the midline in the soft palate may be a normal finding, but a small focus of infection could give a similar appearance.
I'd also like to add that I was just at the Dentist in February, so the lump must be relatively new...or at least visible.
God bless,
Greg
Comments
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Hi Greg
Welcome to CSN and into a new family, one thing I can tell you we have all been where you are and are now survivor. To me God is the reason as I owe it all to him and the grace he has giving me to help others through my trials. I am not too good at giving instructions too much radiation to the head i guess, so I will let someone else do that.
God bless and keep you while in his workshop my friend
Tim Hondo0 -
Greg
Would not rush into surgery- not if that surgery is gonna result in an inability to go thru rads like might by warranted. With us, the standard is:
1)office needle biopsy for enlarged neck glands/ or your CT to find
2)surgical biopsy to know if it really is C, and perhaps ID which C it is
3)pet scan, with CT, to determine the extent the C exists, and has spread
4)any pre-tx preparation done, as in Port and/or PEG
5)then, surgery, or treatment begins
I am not tonsil, so that might be a little different. Know removal of tonsils is not a big deal, so maybe the suggested Op is not that big of a deal. Still- does seem like said Dr is jumping the gun, and a 2nd ENT should be brought into your life.
kcass0 -
I agree with Kent mostlyKent Cass said:Greg
Would not rush into surgery- not if that surgery is gonna result in an inability to go thru rads like might by warranted. With us, the standard is:
1)office needle biopsy for enlarged neck glands/ or your CT to find
2)surgical biopsy to know if it really is C, and perhaps ID which C it is
3)pet scan, with CT, to determine the extent the C exists, and has spread
4)any pre-tx preparation done, as in Port and/or PEG
5)then, surgery, or treatment begins
I am not tonsil, so that might be a little different. Know removal of tonsils is not a big deal, so maybe the suggested Op is not that big of a deal. Still- does seem like said Dr is jumping the gun, and a 2nd ENT should be brought into your life.
kcass
If you have surgery and find it is cancer ....then you can't go through raidiation (which you need to do asap) bc the radiation will keep you from healing properly and could cause many problems.
I don't like the fine needle biopsies personally bc they can miss the cancer (to narrow of a slice of the pie you may not get any chunks of fruit in it). I think they should go in a get a few pcs of the subject matter and it sounds like from above you may have two places to get some subject matter from.
Certainly should do the PET scan ...much better scan than the CT at showing cancer. They inject you with a radioactive sugar substance (something like that ) and the cancer just sucks that stuff up and lights up on the screen ....CT scan does not do that.
In fact I would suggest a head to pelvic PET scan to get a baseline to make sure there are no other "tumors" present anywhere else (this is common to do and in my opinion I think you should insist on this almost full body scan).
You also need to learn the "differential" of your cancer (if it is cancer) ..this basically means is it "fast, moderate or slow growing" ...knowing that will also determine treatment options ...
Last but not least ..if it is cancer ...is it HPV related. Very important to know that bc HPV has a better outcome and responds better to treatment ....and will certainly affect your treatment type.
Please visit the Oral Cancer Foundaton website ...it too has a wealth of information ...
At the end of the day I hope you do not have to join our club...but if you do...you will not meet a finer group of folks
I said a prayer at th end of this post that you get a pass from this being cancer and I do pray blessing for you my friend.
Keep us posted.
Best,
Tim Cogdill / Idaho
timcogdill@yahoo.com
208 630 4842 cell0 -
preyyt wierd CT scan
an abscess and a phlegmon are pretty much the same thing. Neither are very likely if youbactually arent sick, like wiyh a fever. What kind of surgery was proposed, exactly?
Pat0 -
surgery - biopsy
Well, my husband, Jim, had a biopsy for base of tongue and hypopharyngeal cancer requiring "surgery". They certainly did not remove the tumor (very large) but took several biopsies. He was in the hospital and under anesthesia for the biopsies. Jim did undergo 37 radiation treatments and chemo, subsequent to the biopsy.
Our ENT called the biopsy surgery, also, so perhaps that is what is happening here, Greg. Whatever will get the BIOPSY done quickest is best: ask your current ENT if that is what he means by biopsy. Of course, if it is possible to remove the lump completely via surgery, that may be the plan.
Because surgery was not an option for us, I did not realize that surgery negated the option for radiation.
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Thank youNoellesmom said:surgery - biopsy
Well, my husband, Jim, had a biopsy for base of tongue and hypopharyngeal cancer requiring "surgery". They certainly did not remove the tumor (very large) but took several biopsies. He was in the hospital and under anesthesia for the biopsies. Jim did undergo 37 radiation treatments and chemo, subsequent to the biopsy.
Our ENT called the biopsy surgery, also, so perhaps that is what is happening here, Greg. Whatever will get the BIOPSY done quickest is best: ask your current ENT if that is what he means by biopsy. Of course, if it is possible to remove the lump completely via surgery, that may be the plan.
Because surgery was not an option for us, I did not realize that surgery negated the option for radiation.
Let us know what you find out.
Thank you all for your support and insights! I have some more info to share regarding how I've been feeling since I've had the lump (SICK). I'll post that later today. Heading to my sister in laws graduation.0 -
Timeline of Events
I don't think I mentioned it before but I've been feeling like crap on again, off again since this started. I started making this timeline last week to help me remember how I've felt and when.
04/27 – Noticed a sudden stinging/sore sensation in the back of my throat, in the area where the lump is now. Feeling only lasted 5-10 minutes.
04/28 – Had a sore throat, mostly on the one side. Not like a usual sore throat, because it was more in the back of my mouth rather than my throat. This is when I noticed the lump. Swallowing felt a bit different.
05/01 – Saw the ENT & had CT Scan
05/03 – 05/07: I was at a wedding in Mexico. Noticed swollen gland in neck (same side as lump) for most of trip but otherwise felt fine…was drinking quite a bit the entire time.
05/07: Heading home from Mexico, felt really tired, achy, swollen gland. Could be the result of a hangover, lack of sleep during trip, sun, etc.
05/08 – 05/10: Fatigue, achy, swollen gland in neck , fevers/chills, a couple minor headaches (side/back) that last just a couple of seconds. Woke up from a nap in a soaking sweat (05/08). Pain in lower left abdomen and hip area. Had diarrhea once or twice. Toothache on same side as lump –lasted 1 day. Lower appetite.
05/09: Went to urgent care – CBC and Mono test came back normal. Lower appetite.
05/11: AM -Fatigues is subsiding, not as achy, but still not feeling like normal. Gland in neck is still swollen (same side as lump) but not as tender. Pale colored stool. Low appetite.
Around noon: Slight headache –side/ back of head. Tired. Not hungry. Stomach pain, foggy head.
05/12 - Feeling much better. Neck gland less swollen and just slightly tender when pressed
05/13 - Slight sore throat. Neck glands about the same as yesterday.0 -
Tim,Tim6003 said:I agree with Kent mostly
If you have surgery and find it is cancer ....then you can't go through raidiation (which you need to do asap) bc the radiation will keep you from healing properly and could cause many problems.
I don't like the fine needle biopsies personally bc they can miss the cancer (to narrow of a slice of the pie you may not get any chunks of fruit in it). I think they should go in a get a few pcs of the subject matter and it sounds like from above you may have two places to get some subject matter from.
Certainly should do the PET scan ...much better scan than the CT at showing cancer. They inject you with a radioactive sugar substance (something like that ) and the cancer just sucks that stuff up and lights up on the screen ....CT scan does not do that.
In fact I would suggest a head to pelvic PET scan to get a baseline to make sure there are no other "tumors" present anywhere else (this is common to do and in my opinion I think you should insist on this almost full body scan).
You also need to learn the "differential" of your cancer (if it is cancer) ..this basically means is it "fast, moderate or slow growing" ...knowing that will also determine treatment options ...
Last but not least ..if it is cancer ...is it HPV related. Very important to know that bc HPV has a better outcome and responds better to treatment ....and will certainly affect your treatment type.
Please visit the Oral Cancer Foundaton website ...it too has a wealth of information ...
At the end of the day I hope you do not have to join our club...but if you do...you will not meet a finer group of folks
I said a prayer at th end of this post that you get a pass from this being cancer and I do pray blessing for you my friend.
Keep us posted.
Best,
Tim Cogdill / Idaho
timcogdill@yahoo.com
208 630 4842 cell
Thanks for the
Tim,
Thanks for the information. I will ask about getting a PET scan as it sounds like a much more informative test.
Thanks,
Greg0 -
So your situation isgreg84 said:Timeline of Events
I don't think I mentioned it before but I've been feeling like crap on again, off again since this started. I started making this timeline last week to help me remember how I've felt and when.
04/27 – Noticed a sudden stinging/sore sensation in the back of my throat, in the area where the lump is now. Feeling only lasted 5-10 minutes.
04/28 – Had a sore throat, mostly on the one side. Not like a usual sore throat, because it was more in the back of my mouth rather than my throat. This is when I noticed the lump. Swallowing felt a bit different.
05/01 – Saw the ENT & had CT Scan
05/03 – 05/07: I was at a wedding in Mexico. Noticed swollen gland in neck (same side as lump) for most of trip but otherwise felt fine…was drinking quite a bit the entire time.
05/07: Heading home from Mexico, felt really tired, achy, swollen gland. Could be the result of a hangover, lack of sleep during trip, sun, etc.
05/08 – 05/10: Fatigue, achy, swollen gland in neck , fevers/chills, a couple minor headaches (side/back) that last just a couple of seconds. Woke up from a nap in a soaking sweat (05/08). Pain in lower left abdomen and hip area. Had diarrhea once or twice. Toothache on same side as lump –lasted 1 day. Lower appetite.
05/09: Went to urgent care – CBC and Mono test came back normal. Lower appetite.
05/11: AM -Fatigues is subsiding, not as achy, but still not feeling like normal. Gland in neck is still swollen (same side as lump) but not as tender. Pale colored stool. Low appetite.
Around noon: Slight headache –side/ back of head. Tired. Not hungry. Stomach pain, foggy head.
05/12 - Feeling much better. Neck gland less swollen and just slightly tender when pressed
05/13 - Slight sore throat. Neck glands about the same as yesterday.
So your situation is definitely from mine.I had a lump under the back of my tongue and also had referred pain in my ear and jaw. My ENT recommended surgery because he thought it was a benign lump but it was causing pain( turns out it was sittingon a nerve). I had surgery to remove the mass and also 47 lymph nodes once they realized it was cancer on March 28th I started radiation on May 1st. I feel much better knowing the cancer is outof my body for the most part and knowing that radiation is a precaution to get any remaining cancer cells. Doesn't mean there still can't be a recurrence, but I still trust my Dr's decision to operate. If they think there is something in your body that they need to take out, I would let them do it, but that is just my personal opinion. My surgeon didn't even do a needle biopsy beforehand because he said so often they come back inconclusive or negative for cancer when there really is cancer present. Hope you get some answers soon!0 -
Yeah, I'm not saying I'm notmeaganb said:So your situation is
So your situation is definitely from mine.I had a lump under the back of my tongue and also had referred pain in my ear and jaw. My ENT recommended surgery because he thought it was a benign lump but it was causing pain( turns out it was sittingon a nerve). I had surgery to remove the mass and also 47 lymph nodes once they realized it was cancer on March 28th I started radiation on May 1st. I feel much better knowing the cancer is outof my body for the most part and knowing that radiation is a precaution to get any remaining cancer cells. Doesn't mean there still can't be a recurrence, but I still trust my Dr's decision to operate. If they think there is something in your body that they need to take out, I would let them do it, but that is just my personal opinion. My surgeon didn't even do a needle biopsy beforehand because he said so often they come back inconclusive or negative for cancer when there really is cancer present. Hope you get some answers soon!
Yeah, I'm not saying I'm not going through with surgery, just getting a second opinion...which honestly I think will be same as the first but will help me know I'm making the right decision.0 -
Hi Greg ...sounds familiargreg84 said:Yeah, I'm not saying I'm not
Yeah, I'm not saying I'm not going through with surgery, just getting a second opinion...which honestly I think will be same as the first but will help me know I'm making the right decision.
Greg,
Let me give you my lead up to dx of cancer:
July and part of August 2011 I begin to notice when I said ceratin words (like the word "eat" or any word that began with "B" that it just did not feel like I could pronounce it correctly ..like "deluxe") I remember those words in case your wondering because in my line of work I use them often
End of August I was really feeling BLAAAHHH!! I mean BLAAAAHH! It would be 80' outside and I would come home and cover in a blanket ...felt like the flu coming on. My throat felt "funny" but at the time I could not say it hurt, just ached, scratchy maybe ...certainly felt warm. My ear canal on my left side hurt as well and my "teeth ached??? So I figured sinus infection, flu or just strep. My wife becamce alarmed bc in the 17 years we have been together I had never had a fever and rarely felt ill.
Then my lymph node swelled (left side) and I told my wife "ahaa" see, I have strep or maybe even mono.
Went to the doc, two rounds of antibiotics, two different types of antibiotics ...then the doc said off for a CT scan you go.
Got the call Friday at 6pm October 21st that I had a "mass" at the bass of my tongue and it looked like it had spread (mts) to my lymph node.....
Off to the ENT ...he scoped it and said looks just like scc (cancer) but could not be sure unless we did a biopsy. November 11th I did a biopsy, came back cancer HPV.
Went to the MSTI clinic where I had a loading dose of Erbitux Nov. 21st. (I thought it was traditional chemo, but it is more of a inhibitor)- Erbitux is designed to keep the cancer cells from splitting and spreading (laymens terms) and sensitize the cancer cells so radiation can better kill them. So I had none of the "standard, old chemo's you see mentioned here often.
I finished my last rad treatment January 20th and just recently (May 7th)had my first post treatment PET / CT Scan and got an all clear. Same week saw the ENT, scoped me, finger down my throat and reviewed my scan and he too gave me an all clear.
Please do go to oralcancerfoundation.org . It's a great site with a wealth of info. Prayerfully you will just have a nasty old cyst and nothing will come of it...but if it is cancer you will be well armed and have lots of knowledge and can ask the right questions.
Best to you Greg..keep us posted.
Tim / Idaho
timcogdill@yahoo.com0 -
ThanksTim6003 said:Hi Greg ...sounds familiar
Greg,
Let me give you my lead up to dx of cancer:
July and part of August 2011 I begin to notice when I said ceratin words (like the word "eat" or any word that began with "B" that it just did not feel like I could pronounce it correctly ..like "deluxe") I remember those words in case your wondering because in my line of work I use them often
End of August I was really feeling BLAAAHHH!! I mean BLAAAAHH! It would be 80' outside and I would come home and cover in a blanket ...felt like the flu coming on. My throat felt "funny" but at the time I could not say it hurt, just ached, scratchy maybe ...certainly felt warm. My ear canal on my left side hurt as well and my "teeth ached??? So I figured sinus infection, flu or just strep. My wife becamce alarmed bc in the 17 years we have been together I had never had a fever and rarely felt ill.
Then my lymph node swelled (left side) and I told my wife "ahaa" see, I have strep or maybe even mono.
Went to the doc, two rounds of antibiotics, two different types of antibiotics ...then the doc said off for a CT scan you go.
Got the call Friday at 6pm October 21st that I had a "mass" at the bass of my tongue and it looked like it had spread (mts) to my lymph node.....
Off to the ENT ...he scoped it and said looks just like scc (cancer) but could not be sure unless we did a biopsy. November 11th I did a biopsy, came back cancer HPV.
Went to the MSTI clinic where I had a loading dose of Erbitux Nov. 21st. (I thought it was traditional chemo, but it is more of a inhibitor)- Erbitux is designed to keep the cancer cells from splitting and spreading (laymens terms) and sensitize the cancer cells so radiation can better kill them. So I had none of the "standard, old chemo's you see mentioned here often.
I finished my last rad treatment January 20th and just recently (May 7th)had my first post treatment PET / CT Scan and got an all clear. Same week saw the ENT, scoped me, finger down my throat and reviewed my scan and he too gave me an all clear.
Please do go to oralcancerfoundation.org . It's a great site with a wealth of info. Prayerfully you will just have a nasty old cyst and nothing will come of it...but if it is cancer you will be well armed and have lots of knowledge and can ask the right questions.
Best to you Greg..keep us posted.
Tim / Idaho
timcogdill@yahoo.com
Tim,
Thanks for sharing your experience. Like you I felt pretty BLAAAAH for a few days but I almost wonder if it's due to knowing, wondering, and constantly thinking about how this is going to turn out and getting myself down.
The waiting game sucks...0 -
Confused...
I'm a little confused....so as of yet, you actually haven't had a biopsy, or been diagnosed with cancer?
Dude, try to chill a little if that's the case. You definitely are putting yourself through a lot of unfounded torture if that's the case.
A biopsy like Kent mentioned FNA, or sample tissue is the only definitive determination of cancer as far as I know.
Actually, I'm not even sure if having cancer is a concern or just the surgery aspect....
Oh, one thing that Kent mentioned....if it's the tonsils it's not a big deal...LOL. That's only if you've never had them out I presume. I was STGIII SCC Tonsils, and a lymhnode. Tonsils came out first and that tissue was confirmed SCC an STGIII because of the secondary tumor (lymhnode), tonsils being the primary.
Anyways, having your tonsils out is a big deal as for being pretty painful for a week or so...definitely right up there with the seven weeks of radiation induced throat pain for sure.
But I'd easily trade having my tonsils out several times, versus a diagnosis of throat cancer and the treatment involved.
Anyways, hoping you don't have to stay here as a cancer survivor and you will have something going on lesser.
But if it does turn out to be cancer...you are a head of the game.
Best,
John0 -
TonsilsSkiffin16 said:Confused...
I'm a little confused....so as of yet, you actually haven't had a biopsy, or been diagnosed with cancer?
Dude, try to chill a little if that's the case. You definitely are putting yourself through a lot of unfounded torture if that's the case.
A biopsy like Kent mentioned FNA, or sample tissue is the only definitive determination of cancer as far as I know.
Actually, I'm not even sure if having cancer is a concern or just the surgery aspect....
Oh, one thing that Kent mentioned....if it's the tonsils it's not a big deal...LOL. That's only if you've never had them out I presume. I was STGIII SCC Tonsils, and a lymhnode. Tonsils came out first and that tissue was confirmed SCC an STGIII because of the secondary tumor (lymhnode), tonsils being the primary.
Anyways, having your tonsils out is a big deal as for being pretty painful for a week or so...definitely right up there with the seven weeks of radiation induced throat pain for sure.
But I'd easily trade having my tonsils out several times, versus a diagnosis of throat cancer and the treatment involved.
Anyways, hoping you don't have to stay here as a cancer survivor and you will have something going on lesser.
But if it does turn out to be cancer...you are a head of the game.
Best,
John
Sorry, John- I only said the "no big deal" because just the tonsil removal has been a common Op for a very long time, like the appendix, and one can do just fine without one. And, no, in fact, I've not had mine out, but have shared rooms when I was young with a couple other boys that did- and who had the Nurses constantly bringing them ice cream! And, yes, I do know from them that it hurts a lot for awhile. That was back in 68-70 when I was post-accident going thru all those Ops at Rush-Presbyterian-St.Luke's in Chicago, and they had one of the top 3 ENT centers in the USA.
Thing is, John, if C is in play they mighta also removed a bit more than is the case with the "common" Op of tonisl removal, and that definitely makes it much more than a "common" Op with C in play. I in no way meant to infer that tonsil C was a minor issue with removal, my friend.
kcass0 -
LOL, No Worries...Kent Cass said:Tonsils
Sorry, John- I only said the "no big deal" because just the tonsil removal has been a common Op for a very long time, like the appendix, and one can do just fine without one. And, no, in fact, I've not had mine out, but have shared rooms when I was young with a couple other boys that did- and who had the Nurses constantly bringing them ice cream! And, yes, I do know from them that it hurts a lot for awhile. That was back in 68-70 when I was post-accident going thru all those Ops at Rush-Presbyterian-St.Luke's in Chicago, and they had one of the top 3 ENT centers in the USA.
Thing is, John, if C is in play they mighta also removed a bit more than is the case with the "common" Op of tonisl removal, and that definitely makes it much more than a "common" Op with C in play. I in no way meant to infer that tonsil C was a minor issue with removal, my friend.
kcass
Don't Worry, Be Happy....
LOL, I was just yanking your chain budro, I know what you meant comparatively and adjusted, that I'd willing go through several tonsil removals over one Dx and Tx of Tonsil Cancer.
Also, at least for me, that crap about eat a lot of Ice Cream...no could do, cold was bad.... I was more of a luke warm everything mode.
A lot of thinned mashed potatoes and gravy, stuff like that.
Agreed as for having the tonsils removed if they feel there is something going on, or that's the only way (?) they can get a tissue sample.
LEO, out of curiousity, where are you getting your facts or specifics concerning the accuracy of FNA?
JG0 -
Tonsils are goneSkiffin16 said:LOL, No Worries...
Don't Worry, Be Happy....
LOL, I was just yanking your chain budro, I know what you meant comparatively and adjusted, that I'd willing go through several tonsil removals over one Dx and Tx of Tonsil Cancer.
Also, at least for me, that crap about eat a lot of Ice Cream...no could do, cold was bad.... I was more of a luke warm everything mode.
A lot of thinned mashed potatoes and gravy, stuff like that.
Agreed as for having the tonsils removed if they feel there is something going on, or that's the only way (?) they can get a tissue sample.
LEO, out of curiousity, where are you getting your facts or specifics concerning the accuracy of FNA?
JG
Hey yall,
I had my tonsils out when I was probably 4 or 5.
Today I went in for my 2nd opinion as I wasn't very comfortable with my current dr. Today was much better and the doctor spent probably 40-45 minutes with me vs the two 5 minute sessions I had with my other doc.
They are doing a biopsy so I will know in 3-4 days I guess. Doc, gave it a 50/50 shot of being cancer.0 -
Toss of the Coingreg84 said:Tonsils are gone
Hey yall,
I had my tonsils out when I was probably 4 or 5.
Today I went in for my 2nd opinion as I wasn't very comfortable with my current dr. Today was much better and the doctor spent probably 40-45 minutes with me vs the two 5 minute sessions I had with my other doc.
They are doing a biopsy so I will know in 3-4 days I guess. Doc, gave it a 50/50 shot of being cancer.
Thoughts and prayers coming your way for heads, no cancer....
Best,
John0 -
Tonsils!!!!!!!greg84 said:Tonsils are gone
Hey yall,
I had my tonsils out when I was probably 4 or 5.
Today I went in for my 2nd opinion as I wasn't very comfortable with my current dr. Today was much better and the doctor spent probably 40-45 minutes with me vs the two 5 minute sessions I had with my other doc.
They are doing a biopsy so I will know in 3-4 days I guess. Doc, gave it a 50/50 shot of being cancer.
Just to touch on the tonsils,
The tonsils are a major part of your immune system in fact they are the
first line of defence of any foreign body that enters your body, they store
Lympocytes .The Tonsils protect agains pathogens from entering the alimentary
Canal .The tonsils were pulled out for fun when we were
younger but only now doctors are saying they should only be pulled if their
is a problem with them because now they know what an important role
they play as a part of the immune system, a very simular situation is with the
appendix.
Just thought I would add this as people think the tonsils arn't no big deal.
God bless
Tonsil Dad,
Dan.0 -
Great News!Tonsil Dad said:Tonsils!!!!!!!
Just to touch on the tonsils,
The tonsils are a major part of your immune system in fact they are the
first line of defence of any foreign body that enters your body, they store
Lympocytes .The Tonsils protect agains pathogens from entering the alimentary
Canal .The tonsils were pulled out for fun when we were
younger but only now doctors are saying they should only be pulled if their
is a problem with them because now they know what an important role
they play as a part of the immune system, a very simular situation is with the
appendix.
Just thought I would add this as people think the tonsils arn't no big deal.
God bless
Tonsil Dad,
Dan.
I finally received my diagnosis today and my tumor is benign! Pleomorphic Adenoma is the name of it.
I am so thankful and relieved!!!
I have just made a donation to the Oral Cancer Foundation. This is obviously a very underfunded and under researched diseased. When I first discovered my tumor I was shocked by how little information was available.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless,
Greg0 -
That's awesome! It's alwaysgreg84 said:Great News!
I finally received my diagnosis today and my tumor is benign! Pleomorphic Adenoma is the name of it.
I am so thankful and relieved!!!
I have just made a donation to the Oral Cancer Foundation. This is obviously a very underfunded and under researched diseased. When I first discovered my tumor I was shocked by how little information was available.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless,
Greg
That's awesome! It's always great to hear good news! I hope you're planning on celebrating!:)0
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