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What Could Cause Lesion On Each Side Of The Tongue With White Spot On It?
precancerous cells on the tongue doctor claims it could already be cancer, but is willing to wait till January to see if it goes away. there is a lesion on each side of the tongue & one white spot on the tongue (which he is very concerned about) my son is worried about if in January it is cancer he has to have his tongue removed (doctor's advice) he will not be able to talk or swallon
Mon, 21 Apr 2014
hello thanks for consulting at hcm..stop all habits like smoking , drinking alcohol, chewing tobacoo etc,, take antioxidants once u stop all these habits completely,,u have to undergo biopsy ad take an opinion with an oral surgeon specialist asap, he will decide how soon the surgery is needed..hope it helps,,tc
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