I am 31 years old and soon to be graced with twin boys arriving in approximately a month. Their arrival has given me a new perpective on my mortality and I want to live a healthy and tobacco/alcohol free life that they deserve. I have always been a relatively heavy drinker and have used smokeless tobacco for approximately 7 years. I would estimate my use as twice a week. About a month ago I had felt what I believed to be enlarged parotid salivary glands on my left and right cheek. A canker sore formed on those which subsided within a week and a half. However, I could still feel them when I would move my tongue. Recently I have had a relatively sore throat and some minor jaw and muscle pain in my face. I also have seen 5 or six very small red bumps on the sides of my tongue. However, judging from other pictures, I don't have any advanced Leukoplakia or Erythroplakia. I have eliminated tobacco use and have reduced my alcohol consumption to 6-8 drinks a week. I have also noticed a few red bumps on my tongue. I know that my anxiety and stress level are not helping the situation and have scheduled an immediate dentist appt for as soon as I retun from a week long business trip. I do grind my teeth during sleep and have been a habitual nail biter. I am fearful that I am exhibiting symptoms indicative of oral cancer. I am certainly not asking for medical advice, but curious to know the opinions of others that might have exhibited similar symptoms. Any advice is greatly appreciated.