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I have got white dots and sawallen lip it mean i have lip cancer?
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Not Likely: See your dentist for an exam & diagnosis. Most likely it is herpes on the lip, or possibly candida yeast infection. Cancer is possible but unlikely. You need to see a doctor for a diagnosis.
Answered 11/29/2012
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