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16, have a pea sized lump inside tongue for many years. no pain im scared that its cancer. dont smoke/drink. already seen dr an he has no idea. ideas?

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Dr. Lonnie Smith answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

May be a fibroma: Fibromas are benign and can be in the tongue for long times without any symptoms. See an ENT physician most likely benign not cancerous.

Answered 8/6/2018

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Dr. Eric Chevlen answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Oncology

Not cancer: I'ts almost certainly not cancer. Cancer doesn't just sit in place for years. It doesn't strike sixteen-year old boys. It starts on the surface of the tongue, not deep within it. It almost never occurs in non-smokers. Relax.

Answered 7/21/2018

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Second opinion...: We would suggest you seek another opinion and evaluation by a qualified Ear, Nose & Throat specialist with experience in that regard.

Answered 3/10/2015

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