They could be a number of things from scar tissue, to mucocitis sores that are about to let themselves be known again, to a minor outbreak of Candida (this can be verified by trying to scrape them off with your finger nail). While they are probably nothing serious, (my mouth was full of all kinds of strange occurrences for the first year after radiation, none cancer) it never hurts, if only for peace of mind, to have your doc take a look to be sure. But in general, be prepared mentally for the TONS of weird abnormalities that come with post treatment recovery. Each one will jerk your chain mentally, but in most cases they are nothing. Having said that, never hesitate to get yourself over to your doc for a look-see.


Brian, stage 4 oral cancer survivor. OCF Founder and Director. The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant.