I was speaking to someone last nite who's grandfather and father both had base of tongue cancer. (who have both passed away) She occassionaly gets mouth sores on her tongue and seen a doctor about it at Roswell Park. At the time of the visit the sore was gone so it was inconclusive. He did tell her though that he understood her concern due to her father & grandfather having this type of cancer. Is there any genetic link on this type of cancer? She is not a smoker nor a regular alcohol user. Should she get some special type of screening?
Tami