Hello! My name is Traci and I am worried that I might have oral cancer, and I would love to hear some opinions. I am not sure if I am just being paranoid or if I should be pushing the doctors a little faster.

It started as a toothache of my right back molar, and I eventually developed an ulcer right next to it on the roof of my mouth. Now there are three pretty small, but hard lumps/bumps near the ulcer and back towards my throat. I also noticed just recently that the molar that was hurting has moved to the side, and is crooked. the bottom now faces somewhat towards my cheek. Enough to cause a callus to form where the point of the tooth hits my cheek.

I have seen a Dentist and and ENT. My dentist thinks it is a burn, and the ENT thinks its a cankersore (he tried burning it off) However, neither of them really felt around very much, and neither of them believe my tooth has moved...

They both told me to come back if its not better in two weeks. I just know it is important to catch it early if it is cancer and I want to know if anyone has had a similar situation?

Thanks!

Oh and I left out a few things. I have fungal meningitis as well as a low immune system. I have been smoking for about a year, maybe half a pack a day.

First thing I will tell you is to get rid of the cigs. Immediately!!! Tobacco contains over 50 known cancer causing chemicals. Did you know urea is added as a flavor enhancer? Whats urea? URINE! Tobacco companies will do anything to get people hooked! I am a former smoker and can attest to the fact that nothing god ever came from this habit. I know quitting isnt easy but once you make your mind up to do it, that determination will help you to quit. I am now missing half of my lower jaw and disfigured all due to my smoking habit. Here is a link to my photo and bio from working with the CDC. Christine Tips From Former Smokers Bio Maybe it will help motivate you to quit for good. PLEASE quit now before something bad happens because of smoking. I hope this scare isnt anything serious! Please use this as your wake up call to quit. There are many places to go to for help. I can point you to all kinds of free programs and free quitting supplies like patches and gum. Just say the word and I will hook you or anyone else here up.

Now about the spot. If it has been there for 2 weeks of longer then it should be checked by a professional. An ENT usually cant tell visually what it is, he can suspect but wont be certain until a biopsy. That is where they will take a very tiny piece of the spot and send it to the lab for processing. This is the only way to know for sure what you are dealing with. I hope its nothing more than irritation from smoking. Many scared people come here and find when they quit smoking the symptoms disappear. But it could be any number of things going on with your mouth. Get checked and then you will know what you are dealing with. If you told the doc that it has been there for a while and they still insisted on you coming back in a couple weeks then I would suggest finding another ENT who will listen better to your symptom history.

Best wishes!!!

Ditto times 10 what Christine said!!! Go see another ENT with a lot of experience with oral cancer. It could be nothing but only a biopsy will tell for sure. Do it ASAP. To me it doesn't sound like a burn and generally cankers heal quickly. It's likely not cancer but if it is - waiting only gives it time to spread. Find someone else if your ENT is taking too long. Hugs and good luck.

I agree, Traci. Go see a qualified ENT and try chewing sugarless gum instead of smoking!

Thanks guys! I will look into finding a qualified ENT. I think the guy I saw specializes in sinus/nasal things. And I know...I have not smoked for awhile now, but just because I am nervous lol I hope I can stick to it.

Has anyone had any experience with their teeth moving like mine is?