Hi All,

47 year old male, ex smoker (quit in 2012, 8 years smoke free), ex drinker (sometimes heavy) quit 5 years ago.

Since December (about three months now), I have had what two dentists classified as lichen planus, though none suggested any treatment for it.

The GP on my first few visits actually termed as nothing alarming, and they did this on two separate occassions.

Since 2 months, however, I have sore inner cheeks, that hurt when I stretch my mouth. I have hightened sensitivity and recurring small white bumps, that appear like minor acne spots, that come and go.

I am really scared, for I just lost my father two weeks ago to lung cancer at 70.

I am going to the GP this morning to see if they will recommend a biopsy but I am weighing my treatment options in advance, in case I do have OC

I live in the UK at the moment, but might have an option for treatment in the US, so looking for some thoughts on the quality of treatment in the UK vs US - I know in general, it's probably better in the US, but on the whole, if price wasn't a factor, then what would you recommend I consider?

For what it's worth, I haven't lost any weight at all thus far, and I eat fairly healthy for the most part. (Whole Foods Plant Based with Loads and Loads of Vegetables and Fruits)

Thanks in advance for all of support,