Fishman.........I'm not sure about the bumps but it is a good thing to mention any thing different or strange in the oral cavity to your Doctors right away. You're Dad is doing the right thing by seeing the Doctor ASAP. Good luck you both you and your Dad. Sincerely, Donna
SCC first time 1989, with a diagnoses of 'cancer in situ' removed lesion, no other treatments. SCC recurrence 1997 of tongue and floor of the mouth. Stage III /IV Hemmiglossectomy (removed over 60% of tongue/ floor of the mouth), free flap, modified neck, RAD and Chemo(cisplatin, 5fu) simutainously. Cancer free 6, yes, six, years!
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