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I have a white ulcer on my soft palate - slightly sore to swallow but no other symptoms - what could it be? concerned about cancer! i'm 31 non smoker
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Prob viral: This is most likely a viral etiology, but to be sure, if it does not disappear completely in the next ten days, then see your DR. It has to go away entirely.
Answered 5/18/2016
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