 Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | I seen many smokers who have gotten rid of using tobacco have their lesions disappear. There are over 50 known cancer causing chemicals in every cigarette. All of that irritates the sensitive mouth membranes and can cause sores. Getting rid of the tobacco will most likely get rid of any non cancerous sore as it is an irritant. Im very glad to hear you have decided to quit using tobacco. If you want to see my photo of what tobacco did to me, click the below link and that should help you decide to quit for good. Best wishes with your exams! ChristineB photo
ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive  | 
