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Can you have oral cancer without the lump?
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Sometimes an Ulcer: Oral cancer can be in the form of an ulcer which may or may not be associated with a lump. Most oral cancers produce distinct growth which keeps increasing in size steadily.
Answered 10/22/2016
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Yes: Yes, Ulcer or sore more common. See oral surgeon or ENT doc for exam/possible biopsy.
Answered 10/22/2016
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