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My dad (75) having white pimple on back of tongue from last 3 days . no pain. having mild dry cough. can it be cancer? what we should do now. worried.

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Dr. Hushang Haghighat answered

?fugal infection: It is possible fungal infection ,take him to his doctor for evaluation and treatment.

Answered 1/23/2015

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A member asked:

My dad (75) having white pimple on back of tongue from last 3 days . no pain. having mild dry cough. can it be cancer? what we should do now. worried.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hushang Haghighat answered

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