Welcome to OCF! Recently, we have had several new members join our group who, like yourself have dysplasia. You all are very fortunate!!!! Most dysplasia does NOT progress into cancer. But, dysplasia patients can become concerned when it has been removed and returns. Im glad you have already learned dysplasia sores do frequently return.

I hope your dysplasia experience will be your wake-up call. Leading a health lifestyle without tobacco or alcohol is about all you can do to help lessen your chances of the dysplasia turning into cancer. This means avoiding ALL forms of tobacco (even e-cigs). The only safe tobacco is no tobacco. For a patient who is a heavy user of alcohol, they may need some help to stop drinking. Go see your family doc to get their help with how best to eliminate alcohol from your daily routine. This is not going to be easy! But it is a necessity. Being a patient who has dysplasia, you sure dont want to anything to encourage the change into oral cancer! By continuing to use alcohol and/or tobacco, would be taking a huge gamble with your life! Hopefully you will be able to easily overcome whatever challenges you have in the future.

Best wishes!