 "OCF Canuck" Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 5,264 Likes: 5 | Definitely see an ENT. It could very well be nothing, but anything unusual that has been around a bit should be checked out by a specialist. Not a dentist not an oral surgeon but an ent, who has dealt with Oral cancer. (those that haven't may think it's nothing especially if you are young and don't have any bad habits) Experienced ENTs know what to look for, and also know that the demographics are changing.
hugs.
Cheryl : Irritation - 2004 BX: 6/2008 : Inflam. BX: 12/10, DX: 12/10 : SCC - LS tongue well dif. T2N1M0. 2/11 hemigloss + recon. : PND - 40 nodes - 39 clear. 3/11 - 5/11 IMRT 33 + cis x2, PEG 3/28/11 - 5/19/11 3 head, 2 chest scans - clear(fingers crossed) HPV-, No smoke, drink, or drugs, Vegan
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