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I have what looks like red lines or something on the sides of my tongue and i have been having white patches on the sides of my mouth i have seen a dr for it but it has not gone away and i'm terrified i could have cancer?

Q: i have what looks like red lines or something on the sides of my tongue and i have been having white patches on the sides of my mouth i have seen a dr for it but it has not gone away and i'm terrified i could have cancer?

: If you don’t smoke cancer is unlikely. See an ENT specialist for a second opinion.

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Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

If you don’t smoke cancer is unlikely. See an ENT specialist for a second opinion.

Answered 3/12/2021

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A member asked:

I have what looks like red lines or something on the sides of my tongue and i have been having white patches on the sides of my mouth i have seen a dr for it but it has not gone away and i'm terrified i could have cancer?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Mcmahan answered

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