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A member asked:

My mother has a hard bump on her hard palate that appeared today. theres two small holes behind it. could this be cancerous?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Probably not: Canceroul lesions don't just suddenly appear. Please call your dentist for an appointment. Dentist will be able to see, feel, examine, x-ray, probe, etc the bump and guide you. Need exam.

Dr Schneider agreed

Answered 1/17/2014

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Yes: Any lump in the mouth can be cancerous. See an oral surgeon for evaluation asap.

Answered 12/14/2015

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