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Small area on soft pallet, looks similar to canker sore, more elliptical shaped though. dentist says a cut. if this were sign of cancer would it grow?

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Dr. Vipul Patel answered

Two week follow up: If it were cancerous it will not heal. A cut on the other hand would. A good rule of thumb is if a lesion does not heal in two weeks then you should seek out professional help.

Dr Rosenblatt agreed

Answered 4/24/2015

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A member asked:

Small area on soft pallet, looks similar to canker sore, more elliptical shaped though. dentist says a cut. if this were sign of cancer would it grow?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Vipul Patel answered

Dr Rosenblatt agreed

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