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I have the two red bumps far back on the side of the tongue.ive been getting random white bumps in cheek. now i have hard lump in tongue.im 16 cancer?

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Dr. Shah Chowdhury answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Least Possibility: You are 16 only. Anyways, make a trip to your pediatrician/ family doc's office to have an exam and diagnosis.

Dr Donley agreed

Answered 9/15/2013

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Dr. Albert Pizzo answered

Lump in tongue: Very rarely a cancer. You may be biting your tongue and check during sleep, especially if you grind you teeth. Try a mouth guard. Use meditation, and yoga to relax.

Dr Chowdhury agreed

Answered 9/15/2013

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A member asked:

I have the two red bumps far back on the side of the tongue.ive been getting random white bumps in cheek. now i have hard lump in tongue.im 16 cancer?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Shah Chowdhury answered

Dr Donley agreed

Dr. Albert Pizzo answered

Dr Chowdhury agreed

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