Brian you asked about my other symptoms. I have risk factors I have dipped for four years. I have a pain way in the back of my tongue on the right side beyond the taste buds. I feel as if I have a sore throat and sometimes a burning sensation on my tongue. My left ear is blocked (for about a week) but just today I noticed the pain but the pain is on the outside near the entrance so i think its because I stick too many Q tips in it to try and unblock it. I am just really concerned. I have seen three oral surgeons and an oral pathologist who have all said that my mouth is helthier than theirs are but I am worried it may be base of tongue cancer or some other cancer of the orphanyx. However I only dip and have heard that these types of cancer although possible are not commonly associated with dipping they are more for smokers and drinkers. Anyways I am not looking for answers just some info if people have it. Thanks I am really worried and I am only 21