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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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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.
Answered 11/6/2017
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