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How is leukoplakia related to cancer?

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It can sometimes: be a precursor to cancer if chronic irritation of the tissue is allowed to exist. It should be checked visually on an annual basis and verified regularly with more definitive tests.

Answered 3/19/2015

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Does a leukoplakia on side of tongue that can get big(maybe two 1cm patches) then almost dissapear next day thn return day or 2 later sound lik cancer?

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Benign Leukoplakia removed form vocal cord 1 mth ago. now shows scar tissue. Do I need to worry abt turning to cancer or is everything ok? Scared

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Elaborate? Benign Leukoplakia removed form vocal cord 1 mth ago. Shows big post-op scarring. Voice ok, worried about turning cancer later. Unlikely?

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I got white patches on my tongue n on inside chicks. Doctor predicted it could b leukoplakia. Can u please tell me what care should I take? Is it cancer?

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