Bella,
Just want to share some info about myself. I had oral cancer at the age of 24, went to the denist for a toothache and got in for an emergency visit on Sat. by Mon. I was in the hospital having all my teeth removed, tumors removed and gums scraped. I went without teeth for six months so as not to aggrevate the situation (extrememly hard at 24). Went through regular check ups until I was about forty and started having problems with my salivary gland. I can't say it was painful, so much as really uncomfortable. It would swell up at times to the point it was difficult to breath. I had an ultra sound, mri, xrays, you name it. Finally the mri showed there was a growth and whether it was cancerous or not, it should come off. Surgery was schedueled and I had a pretty positive attitude at that point. The day I thought I was going in for my pre-op. I found I had a new surgeon, mine had left. The new dr. said oh, just suck on lemon drops ( I guess this is one of the remedies for stones) and dismissed me. I was devestated thinking he wasn't caring for me, I even paid for a consultation at Loma Linda hospital, the dr also believed I should have the surgery. Well, to make a long story as short as possible , I went into the denial mode and did nothing......that was 15 years ago and nothing was ever done. So hang in there, I know your dad's case is probably totally different, but just wanted to share this with you since it had the similarities.
I know this is probably pschosymatic ??? but for the first time in a long time I can feel it again...lol.
