I'm a bit scared...can I have a hand hold

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I've been to the dr today because I've had an ulcer on my tongue for months which just won't heal. The dr wants me to use Corsodyl mouthwash for a week and then review. But he was very insistent he would definitely phone me next Friday.

I work for a GP practice myself and recently had to do some work on a patient who'd had mouth cancer...which started out as a recurrent mouth ulcer.

Given the GP's insistence on reviewing next week I'm now slightly shitting myself, having jumped to the worst case scenario. It doesn't matter how many times I tell myself if he's been genuinely that concerned he'd have referred me today.

Can I have a gentle hand hold.

A handhold from me. As you say, if he was really concerned, he would have referred today. Having had several scares though, I know the rational mind does not win in this scenario. I hope you find the treatment sorts it out by next Friday.

Handhold here too.
As you know working in a GP practice they will follow a certain protocol. So they are trying the mouthwash first and will review. Any red flags and I'm sure you would have been referred through the 2wk rapid access. I know it's easy to say but follow the mouthwash regime religiously and stay away from Dr Google. Let us know how you get on

The dr called me today. He's prescribed some steroids for a week but has already booked me in for a review after that. I'm still scared.

Was wondering how you were getting on. Sorry you still have this uncertainty and fear. Thinking of you and still handholding.