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Is there a way to decipher between geographic tongue and cancer? i have this large reddish patch along the right side of my tongue.from what i see it looks like geo tongue, but is there a sure way to tell without a doctor? will a doc do tests? scared?

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What are you scared of? If you have any concern, see a doctor or an oral surgeon. Just in case it is serious it is better to have it evaluated sooner than later. Wish you good health!

Answered 6/3/2021

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GEOGRAPHIC TONGUE IS FAIRLY NORMAL BUT CANCER IS NOT.IF YOU HAVE A LIFESTYLE THAT LEADS TO CANCER,SMOKING,ALCOHOL,CHEW TOBACCO AND MANY OTHERS THAN HAVE A BIOPSY DONE TO CONFIRM YOUR CONCERNS.

Answered 6/17/2021

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