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Felt ill. chills and bad sore throat. maybe a cold? same today. noticed small discoloration on tongue on side (no black) and bump near back. cancer?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Wait: The cold will resolve in 7-10 days. If tongue changes persist see ENT doc for evaluation. Cancer unlikely.

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 5/24/2015

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Dr. Dariush Saghafi answered

See doctor: Your ailments warrant an examination by a physician BUT rest assured that nobody should be able to make a primary diagnosis of cancer based on the symptoms you have provided.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/24/2015

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A member asked:

Felt ill. chills and bad sore throat. maybe a cold? same today. noticed small discoloration on tongue on side (no black) and bump near back. cancer?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Dr Minich agreed

Dr. Dariush Saghafi answered

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

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