Thank you both so much for your replies. I will definitely be back with the diagnosis of the biopsy once it comes in. I'm really glad to have found this forum either way. And I will remain tobacco free from now on.

Thanks again, your words are much appreciated!

33 year old female. Smoked since 14 y/o, just quit cold turkey from the scare. Very light drinker. Sores that won't heal on my gums.