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had oral cancer(tongue) & had surgery 10-12-09 & now the want to do another biopsy?

the pathology report say i have moderate to severe dysplasia on the back of my tongue. When I saw the dr. my 1st visit after surgery,I was told that the cancer had not spread to any lymph nodes & would have to watch a small area, ok but last wk they the news about this dysplasia. Does any know anything about dyspasia? Also I am extremely tire, when I say extremely I mean 1-2 hr up & I have to lay down, sometimes sleep for a few hrs. Any help would be great, thank u so much & God bless

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    Dysplasia is a term for abnormal cellular activity within tissue. Low-grade dysplasia presents no immediate danger. High-grade dysplasia may be pre-cancerous under certain circumstances.

    The biopsy has been ordered to further assess the tissue in the target area. With more complete information in hand, your doctor is in a better position to decide what (if any) treatment is needed.

    Waiting for test results is very difficult for persons with serious illness. Do your best to occupy yourself constructively as the diagnostic process unfolds. Worrying solves nothing. I realize this is easy for me to say and difficult for anyone to do. Best wishes for a good long term outcome.

  • 1 decade ago

    The Definition of dysplasia in my medical dictionary is as follows: any abnormal development of tissues or organs which result in altered cell growth in size, shape and appearance and is usually the result of chronic irritation. I suspect that since these altered cells could become cancerous that your physician is erring on the side of caution and wanting to see if the condition has begun to improve or to progress . Your exhaustion could be stress related or from whatever medications you are on.

    You need to go back to the doctor with a friend who can help you listen to what is being said. It is very hard to really register information when you are afraid or the doctor is telling you something in terms that you do not understand fully. Another set of ears will help you understand exactly what he or she is or is not saying.Take a written list of the questions that are bothering you. I would also ask for a hard copy of the pathology report for my own records. I would also ask for a complete blood count to see if something else is going on . I imagine it has been hard to eat and low iron could be the cause of your feeling so tired. Speak to the doctor and see exactly why they are suggesting further surgery and what the next steps will be. If you are not getting the answers yo seek, it is time for a second opinion.

    Have courage, it may just be necessary to keep an eye on your treatment and progress. But you need to understand so you can make good choices and have some control over what options are available . Peace

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    5 years ago

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  • beagle
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    i am so sorry i cant even imagine having to go through this , i was scared a while ago that i had cancer i smoked for years but i dont thank god. i have lupus i did not know anything about that i looked it up on the computer . i am sooooo sorry ,i hate to hear about anyone having cancer i will keep you in my prayers. GOD BLESS !!!!!!!!!!!!!

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