Mouth sore 2.5 years later

cardoza33

Hello, 

3 weeks ago today I saw my ENT for 6 month check up. Looked good. Then a few days later I get a small ulcer like sore on back of tongue. Painful. I write it off as a canker sore. It has been the same for 2+ weeks. Sore, same size, very small...did I mention painful and annoying. Everything I read says go see the dr. after 2 weeks. Of course, I want to rush back to dr because of our friggin ptsd we all have since I immediately think its back. On the other hand I dont want to pay a bunch of money. Does anyone else have this problem. Healing slowly, recurring mouth sore? Thanks, 

 

 

johnsonbl

2.5 years out?

Hard to say...  Is the sore near your primary tumor site?  Were you HPV- cancer?  If yes to either, I'd probably go in.  Better safe than sorry.  If it's not near your primary or your disease was HPV+ you could probably wait a little longer to see if it resolves.  I'd pay attention to any other lumps or bumps though.  Another week or two though and I'd go in.

 

Good luck.

wbcgaruss

GO

If it is still the same after 2 weeks GO to your ENT and get it checked.

Like johnsonbl I say better safe than sorry and once you get it checked at least you know what is going on.

Knowledge is power and comfort.

Best of luck!-prayers

Tonita

With a history of oral cancer

With a history of oral cancer, there is always a chance of recurrence.  Get it checked.