Hello. My name is Kristi and I am scheduled to have a biopsy of a red spot inside my mouth below my lower lip on Tuesday. I don't know how long the 5mm X 9mm flat and painless spot has been there. The dentist discovered it at my recent checkup. He did a brush biopsy which he said came back suspicious. That is the only information he gave me. I had a dental checkup in April and he didn't say he saw this spot then. I don't smoke or drink but have had problems with HPV. I had no idea it caused oral cancer and I'm terrifed now. I've had abnormal Pap smears and LEEP surgery to remove a precancerous spot on my cervix. I'm currently 4.5 months pregnant with my third child and I'm 33 years old. If it's cancer, how can they treat a pregnant woman? I can see this spot getting bigger just since the dentist brought it to my attention. Would cancer grow that fast, in a matter of weeks? Can I ask the oral surgeon to just cut the whole spot out on Tuesday, rather than just biopsy it. With the Thanksgiving holiday, I have no idea how long it will take to get my results back.

I've also posted on the symptoms board hoping someone with a situation similar to mine can offer guidance.

This website and message board are wonderful and encouraging. I wish everyone here a blessed Thanksgiving and holiday season.

Thanks,
Kristi