To all:

It's very nice to be able to read a forum and I'd like to hear some thoughts on this subject.

It's early here but I couldn't sleep worrying about this...

Couple of facts:

I used to chew tobacco, from ~1990 to ~1999, the ages of 20-29. I smoked periodically for the year 2000 before giving up all tobacco.

I'm now 34, and I have had a white patch that was on the left side of my cheek. I could feel it with my tongue, but when I last went to an ENT in April or so, he said it was nothing.

On Sunday, just a few hours ago, I was eating and it felt like the area that used to feel just a little raised was now somewhat pulpy and bleeding just a litte.

I've been on the Internet the past three or four hours reading everything I could, and I reached this forum and just to hear someone else talk right now about what my next steps should be would be helpful.

Also, if anybody can tell me whether they think it's likely that I caught this early or not, it would also be helpful. I understand that that is a key component.

I appreciate any and all responses.

Thanks, Bobby