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Only thru a biopsy will the medical professional be able to determine exactly what the lump is. A veliscope is a great tool at showing things the naked eye can not pick up. But they do not tell what it is, only that there is an abnormality.
The rule of thumb is "any sore you have in your mouth that does not go away by itself within 2 or 3 weeks should be checked by a medical professional". I suggest seeking out an ENT who mainly deals with oral cancer patients. Thats not to say I suspect thats what you have going on, I honestly dont know (its not possible to tell over the internet). It could be any number of issues that can easily get resolved.
Hopefully its nothing serious. Good luck!
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  | 
