I was diagnosed with oral cancer(Not from E cigs!!)

[Plantgirl]

Ive had a terrible mouth sore for a couple of months which I thought was from a bad tooth. I had the tooth extracted but my dentist made me have a biopsy done on the sore. Turns out it is cancer. I spent the afternoon with my oncologist today discussing my treatment and surgery. I asked him about what he thought about vaping and if possibly it had anything to do with it. He said absolutely it was not caused from that and was most likely from the 30 years of smoking tobacco. I told him I was no longer vaping nicotine, and he said good, but nicotine wouldnt do it either. I will be having surgery next week and he is certain it is going to be ok, I caught it very early. I am so relieved and thankful that I quit smoking because now my outlook is so much better. My Dr was very knowledgable about Ecigs surprisingly. He said that while there has been no studies done really, there really is nothing in the vapor that is carconegenic (sp?) and after I am healed up if I still need to vape then I have his ok.
Please have any sore or wound in your mouth looked at. Even if you think its nothing.

 

[owutaqt]

I am so thankful that you had it looked at and that you are taking care of it right away! How scary for you though. Sending positive thoughts and prayers your way for a speedy recovery.

 

[susieque]

thank goodness your dentist had you do a biopsy! my prayers are with you during this ordeal.

 

[Liv2Ski]

Best of luck to you. I wish you a speedy recovery.

 

[DaveP]

You are a lucky guy in that you were diagnosed early and it sounds like you have a wise doctor.

 

[freakindahouse]

Sending healing vibes your way. Thank you so much for sharing your story with us. I'm so glad to hear that the prognosis is so positive. Take care, and please keep us posted on your progress.

Stay strong.

K

 

[Erin16773]

So glad you caught it early!!

 

[Jimilives]

Congrats and thanks for the info, also best wishes on a speedy recovery. Let it be a lesson to all of us an ounce of prevention is worth a.....damn forgot what i was talking about, i have pills for my Alzheimer's but forget where i put 'em.

 

[jj2]

I certainly will say a prayer for you.
Good luck and hope all goes better than well.

 

[Plantgirl]

Just wanted to update you all on my surgery. I had it a week ago Tuesday and I came home Monday. Im feeling a little better today mouth is still hurting and throat is also sore. I had both mouth and throat surgery. I will be on a full liquid diet for awhile and of course I will be taking some time off from work. I talked with my Drs about what they thought my case was caused from and it is most likely caused by the HPV viirus I had 10 years ago. Anyway..everyone who is worried about mouth sores please get them checked out.

 

[HzG8rGrl]

Plantgirl-So glad to hear you are on your way to recovery. Hang in there, keep your chin up.
Good vibes and happy thoughts sent your way.

 

[Automaton]

Wow Plantgirl, that sounds scary. I'm so glad you caught it early, and fast healing to you.

Oral cancer is a really under-publicized result of HPV. A lot of cancers are caused by it besides the commonly-known cervical cancer. It sounds like your doctors are all over it and really knowledgeable so I hope everything continues to go well!

 

[whiskey]

God Bless you Plant for sharing that with all of us...I wish you all the blessings in the world and a speedy recovery!!!!

 

[hairball]

Plantgirl may you recover fully. Thank you for sharing your ordeal with us. This is a great lesson to everyone. Always go to a doctor if something is continually bothering you. It's better to be safe than sorry. God bless and may all be well with you.

 

[mianker]

Plantgirl, thank you for sharing this with us. Big hug and wishes for a speedy and complete recovery.

 

[GiMante]

Thank you so much for sharing your story with us. I hope you are doing well. I'm so glad you caught it early enough.

 

[HzG8rGrl]

Thought I would pop back in and check on you.
How are you doing? I hope all is going well with your recovery process.

 

[Heartbskts]

Plantgirl- Thank God you are going to be ok! Please keep us updated and you will be in my thoughts and prayers while you're healing

 

[maxy007]

All the best in your recovery PG.
Sending lots of love and hugs your way.

 

[Plantgirl]

Thanks everyone! Im doing better this week..Im finally able to eat solid foods and the pain isnt as bad as it was. Im going back to work on Monday but I do have to have a course of radiation my doc says so I guess I will be out of work for a week after that. All in all though Im optimistic about my recovery.