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Male 90, inside ckeek there is ulcer but out side a grape size tumor, hard and painless. are they both relate to same disease? what chance of cancer?
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Mouth lesion: Ulcerated lesion of mouth worrisome for cancer especially if tobacco user. See doctor soon.
Answered 3/22/2020
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Possibly.: Anytime that an ulcer in the mouth is present for longer than 10-14 days, it should be checked by a physician or a dentist. A biopsy may be necessary to check for any type of cancer.
Answered 7/21/2013
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