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Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 1 | Hi all...
I have had sores in the bottom of my mouth for about 8 months. Have seen a dentist twice and an oral surgeon once who say it's nothing to worry about.
I have never been sick a day in my life, but felt like they thought I was a hypochondriac. I am 41 years old, light smoker, heavy drinker, and these sores are growing but I have no other symptoms besides that.
Where should I go next? Any thoughts?
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Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,844 | Scheduling an appt with an Ear Nose & Throat Dr, preferably at a Comprehensive Cancer Center (CCC) would be the best place to start.
If the sores are the source of your concern then ask for a biopsy as that's the only way to determine cancer and the best way to ease your mind an answer you ?
Good luck
Eric
Last edited by EricS; 06-14-2011 04:26 PM.
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Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 5,260 Likes: 3 | Agreed - don't let the dentist blow you off - go see an ENT at a ccc. Good luck!
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