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Back of my mouth is red with two white streaks what is the chance of it being cancer? dentist said it didn't look abnormal but didn't even look i'm 21
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Keep an eye for chan: I think you are ok as assured by your dentist. Keep an eye on this area. Mostly likely it will go away in a few weeks. Cancer is not likely, unless you see a progressive growth or a swelling or tumor in that area.
Answered 3/16/2014
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Ask for document: Please return to your dentist and ask for a written advice for the next step. It may be "return in xx days for follow up" or "referring to dr. Xx for further evaluation", or "normal variation: re-examine at next hygiene care", etc. Your dentist or hygienist must examine your oral tissue for cancer at every routine exam appointment. Oral cancer is increasing in 19-25yo, with ~50% death rate.
Answered 3/29/2014
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