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I've noticed I've got a gristle like spot inside my lower lip - it's been there twice now - so only went the first time after a day or two and came back today - I can't work out weather it's my tooth running it but I haven't bit my lip or anything.. Getting worried about what it could be!
Any advice would be fantastic!!
Hi Emma,
I'm an oral cancer survivor. OC doesn't come and go as you describe. Most often there are no symptoms at all. By the time it shows itself, it's been there for a while and advanced. The OC rule of thumb is if there's a node, lesion or area that doesn't resolve itself in a 2 week time frame then see a qualified ENT experiences in oral cancer.
If indeed it doesn't go away or start to get better, the only way to know for sure is by a biopsy of the suspicious area. If the ENT feels that the area warrants a further look see, they'll do biopsy. If not, they'll keep an eye on the area on follow up exams.
Good Luck!
Well it's smaller than a pee I'd say - so fairly small and as I say it does come and go, so just hope it's just that and that it's down to my HA - again!!
Hope your ok now - and well done for kicking cancers ass!! :hugs:
Emma,
If it was cancer it wouldn't come and go. I know this as fact. If cancer cells grow to the size of a pea, they're not going away I assure you. It's most likely an irritation from your teeth or an ulcer of some sort. Truly not to worry :) Just keep an eye on it and see your doctor if it persists more than two weeks.
Good Luck!
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