Hello

I had been suffering with a mild sore throat for a few weeks, with swallowing pain. But, over the last week my symptoms have moved to my mouth! My tongue began to burn, then my gums felt tight, lips began to tingle and my cheeks are numb. It won’t go away!!! I also found a small lump below my lower front teeth under my gum. It’s really small. I’m so scared this is all a sign of oral cancer. The doctor just gave me antibiotics and it’s getting worse!!!

Please help! What could this be?