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A member asked:
I have a canker sore for 6 months and it has not healed. is it oral cancer? it is located on ground of my lips and does not hurt.
8 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Not likely but it: needs to be examined. It is not feasible to provide a more informed opinion, without examining the lesion. It would be prudent to see your doctor or dentist.
Answered 11/28/2017
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See a doc, bro: Cannot tell what it is without an exam but as a rule, non-healing ulcers or sores should be evaluated, especially if you have risk factors for oral cancer. You are young so it is not too likely to be cancer but please go see a physician. And BTW, if you use tobacco products, quit right away. Best to you.
Answered 7/26/2015
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See your dentist: Canker sores are the most common oral lesions. Individual ulcers typically last 1-2 weeks only. The condition is idiopathic (cause is not known) recurrent aphthous ulcers is usually self-limiting. If you have a lesion for 6 month, see your dentist for evaluation. Not necessary oral cancer.
Answered 8/20/2014
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