 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | I would highly recommend that you see an oral surgeon for lumps related to your gums. Beg, borrow or steal to get the money for an exam. The cost of a cancer exam is well worth whatever it costs.
And by all means, QUIT SMOKING. I hope it doesn't take cancer to get you to stop.
Jerry
Jerry
Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.
"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"
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