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If i am now concerned i have oral cancer but my w blood cell count is normal can i rule it out?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

No: Have yourself examined by an oral surgeon who may take a biopsy of the lesion to rule it out.

Answered 4/27/2013

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

See dentist or PCP: for consultation and cancer screening tests. The risk of developing oral cancer increases over the age of 40. Best of luck.

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Answered 7/17/2016

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