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Hard lump on gum under tongue can move tip of it so can't be torus dentist says keep an eye on it is waiting a good idea could it be cancer? scared!

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Dr. Patrick Sweet III answered

Specializes in Pathology

Your Age: Your age puts you at lower risk. If you are willing to accept the risks of bleeding, infection and pain, then request a biopsy to be certain.

Answered 2/6/2016

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Lump: Most likely not a cancer. But keeping an eye on is not a good option. See someone and have it biopsied.

Dr May and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/20/2014

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