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How to know if i have oral cancer under my tongue?
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Oral exam: If you have a red or white lesion either flat or raised see a dentist for exam and possible biopsy.
Answered 4/12/2014
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Oral cancer: screening is looking for cancer before a patient has any symptoms or developed a disease. There are number of tests that are used to screen for different types of cancer. Screening for oral cancer is done during a routine check-up by a dentist or any medical doctor. For majority types of cancer, the chance of recovery is better if is found and treated at an early stage.
Answered 5/11/2014
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