Redding, CA
A 20-year-old male asked:
Smoked for year and a half, quit the a month later chewed for 3 months. small pea size lump on tongue. 20 years old. be worried about oral cancer?
3 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Theodore Davantzisanswered
Dentistry 42 years experience
Diagnosis: You're asking for a differential diagnosis of a lesion that cannot be seen. No one is going to tell you "don't worry" unless the can examine you and treat you and take the responsibility for your well being. If you are truly worried, make an appointment with a local oral surgeon who will examine you and possibly biopsy the lesion.
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Dr. Richard Bernsteinanswered
38 years experience
Oral cancer screen: First off, quit the chew cause it may be worse then smoking. Anything unusual on the tongue and on the gums and cheeks should be checked by your Dentist with an oral cancer screening. The lump on the tongue is probably nothing and could be a fibrous benign growth, but still needs to be checked out to be on the safe side.
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Dr. Ew Christensenanswered
Family Medicine 30 years experience
Low risk: If you stay away from tobacco for the rest of your life and live a healthy lifestyle, your risk is probably low. Great work on quitting! Keep doing good things for your health and you should live long and happy.
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