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A member asked:
I have bumps on both sides of tongue. and sore throat. would that be oral cancer?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Possible: Cancer should be the first suspect any unusual swelling , ' bumps' ulcer as cancer till it is proved otherwise. So a curable lesion will not be missed. See your doctor first for examination and possible biopsy.
Answered 9/27/2016
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Possible: See your physician , make sure it is not cancer of tongue . Also it is unusual to be on both sides of tongue.
Answered 6/29/2020
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Probably not: Sores on the sides of the tongue and sore throat are an indicative of an oral infection. Lymph nodes in the tongue and throat drain when an infection is present and enlarge. Some signs of infection can mimick cancer so it should always be considered
Answered 5/28/2016
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