Hi, Sherman there are lots of lumps that are not serious. The reality is you can't tell without taking a small sample and looking at it under a microscope. Your oral surgeon may have examined you for cancer but you should ask him/her. And last even if it was cancer you would NOT necessarily have your lower jaw removed. So relax a bit but get yourself in for a careful examination. This may turn out to be caused by the tooth extraction. Congratulations on stopping the smokeless habit! Take care and keep in touch.

Mark, 21 Year survivor, SCC right tonsil, 3 nodes positive, one with extra-capsular spread. I never asked what stage (would have scared me anyway) Right side tonsillectomy, radical neck dissection right side, maximum radiation to both sides, no chemo, no PEG, age 40 when diagnosed.