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I have a painless white patch on the roof of my mouth and sores on the very back of my tongue that bleed if scratched. i'm a smoker, is it cancer?

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Don't know: As. General ruleanypain, bleeding, or swelling should be examined. Your history of smoking complicates matter. ASAP please see Dentist, Oral Surgeon, or ENT for evaluation.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/6/2017

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A member asked:

I have a painless white patch on the roof of my mouth and sores on the very back of my tongue that bleed if scratched. i'm a smoker, is it cancer?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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