Hi Jac,

I am a 38 yo male who had a lump removed from my lip 3 weeks ago by my dermatologist. I got a call a few days ago saying that it was cancer and she was setting me up to see an ENT. I go Tuesday.

Since that call, I too found myself searching for answers on this type of cancer. You are right to say that there is little information on this disease. We hear daily about Breast Cancer Walks, the importance of Prostate screenings, and the no smoking campaign; but no one is preaching Oral Cancer prevention! Why not? From reading these boards (and I have read them alot in these last few days) it seems that this cancer is a big killer! The numbers are astounding! So many lives changed because of a lump in your mouth! We need an organization to tell the world to get those lumps and bumps checked out! Whether they hurt or not. I finally went to my dermatologist because it started to bother me while eating and I would hit it with my fork. I keep thinking I waited too late!

I feel so blessed to have found this website! Thanks to all for your support!