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Do i have oral cancer if i have white patches in my mouth?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

White patches can be: Leukoplakia, or candida, or absolutely nothing...Need to have a professional look. I could say open your mouth and say ahhh, but i can't see your doctor can. Unlikely to be cancer at your age.

Answered 4/25/2016

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Has to be seen and..: White patches in your mouth could be any number of things. See an oral surgeon for a definitive diagnosis. Unless the oral surgeon knows what it is and that it is not a neoplasm (growth), it should be biopsied. Most oral pathologists will tell you that even certain lesions that look benign can be precancerous and should be removed or at least biopsied.

Answered 3/21/2015

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