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Does a leukoplakia on side of tongue that can get big(maybe two 1cm patches) then almost dissapear next day thn return day or 2 later sound lik cancer?

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Dr. Sal Aragona answered

No: This does not typically occur with cancer. I would encourage you to have it checked to determine exactly what is happening.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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A member asked:

Does a leukoplakia on side of tongue that can get big(maybe two 1cm patches) then almost dissapear next day thn return day or 2 later sound lik cancer?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Sal Aragona answered

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

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