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Will oral cancer disappear with pressure?!?
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No: There is no cancer that can be cured by applying pressure. Early treatment is a must to prevent disfigurement and possible death.
Answered 11/28/2017
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No: No. Needs to be surgically removed. Biopsy first. See oral surgeon or ent doc for suspicious areas.
Answered 10/22/2016
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