Welcome to OCF, NIL82ball!

There are many different noncancerous lesions that someone can have in their mouth. Just seeing whats on the surface does not necessarily mean its that size. More could be beneath the "spot". Hopefully, this "spot" is nothing serious and you wont need our site. If it would be cancerous then you are in the very best place for up to date and correct medical info and support.

Are you able to skip the dentist and make an appointment with an ENT? Some insurances require a referral so make certain you wont need one if you cancel your upcoming dentist appointment. Many dentists have gone their entire careers without ever seeing someone with oral cancer. Sadly, many dentists do not even do oral cancer screenings. You may need a biopsy to help determine exactly what the spot is.

You sound like a very logical type of person. Try to keep yourself extra busy with things that hold your attention and require concentration. This will help you from worrying too much. You do not need any extra stress right now so avoiding going there is the best aid to being less stressed. No matter if its caught early or late, it still needs professional attention (of course that is IF its cancerous) to find out what it is and make a game plan to eliminate it. Not all cancerous lesions hurt or bleed which is why many arent found until its been there for a long time. You are only waiting a few weeks from the date you originally found the spot to getting it checked. For most patients, that amount of time isnt enough to make a big difference is growth. Ive been here for 9 years and have seen lots of patients come and go, some who didnt have much of a chance are now thriving. So you see, you just never know what the future holds.

Hang in there and please keep us updated.