Question 1

what would cancer on my lip look like?

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Lip cancer: Hello, malignant changes to the lip may have a number of different appearances. Ulcerated enlarged fungating lesions that have undergone a recent change, bleed easily; are most suspicious. Really any lesion that is present could be cancerous. Especially if there is a history of excessive sun exposure with sunburns, smoking, alcohol use, and family history of cancer. See your doctor for a biopsy.

Question 2

what does lip cancer look like?

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Non-healing: Generally lip (squamous cancer) cancer looks like a dry, scaly sore that does not heal unlike a cold sore. Sometimes it may bleed. It is more common on the lower lip.

Question 3

skin discoloration on lip. what does cancer look like?

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Skin: Could be vitiligo. Should be checked out.

Question 4

what does it look like to have oral lesions in mouth, or cancer?

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Spots: A white, red or dark spot that does not heal in a couple of weeks is suspicious of oral cancer and should be checked. There may not be any pain associated  with the spot.  If you have anything that you are concerned about see a dentist or oral surgeon to get checked.

Question 5

what do mouth cancers look like?

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Variable: Anything from a red, pink or white patch that stands out, to a usually-painless ulcer that persists for more than two weeks to a cauliflower-like bump.  Mouth cancer often goes through a pre-invasive stage that a physician can spot, biopsy, and treat with expectation of a cure.

Question 6

when i open my mouth the back right i see a white lump its not an abscess all my teeth are rotten it look like a tooth could it be a wisdom tooth? or like oral cancer?

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Hard to say: When it comes to questions like yours, ones that ask for a diagnosis, it is better off examined locally by a trained dentist. Please call a local dentist for an appointment.

Question 7

dental: what does mouth oral cancer look like to the patient?

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Multiple images: Oral cancer may present as a non-healing ulcer, a lump, a plaque or area of discoloration. You may visit this site for images: https://www.google.com/search?q=oral+cancer+pictures&amp;client=firefox-b-1&amp;source=lnms&amp;tbm=isch&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=0ahUKEwjnsJaoh-DYAhXBtFMKHcdbA5AQ_AUICigB&amp;biw=1440&amp;bih=735
Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 8

what does lip cancer feel like?

Accepted Answer

Non healing sore: A lip cancer will often present as a non healing sore.  This can be anywhere on the lips, and is related to smoking, especially cigars and pipes but also cigarettes.  We are seeing a rise in incidence in young people who "dip snuff" or use chewing tobacco.  Here's a picture of a neglected lip cancer.

Question 9

how to avoid lips cancer from smoking?

Accepted Answer

Don't Smoke: I have a sneaking suspicion you knew the answer to this question.  Quit now before any of the terrible effects of smoking can occur. Trust me, "i'll quit when i'm older" is a bad plan. The best time is now. Good luck!

Question 10

can the lump on my lip be cancer?

Accepted Answer

Possible: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful answer without examining the lesion. Even after physical examination, a biopsy may be needed for a proper diagnosis.

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