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painless sore in floor of mouth

ive had a painless sore in the floor of my mouth for 3 weeks accompanied by an occasional white tonge today i noticed a cut like sore on my top gum i am completly freaked out im 25 smoke a pack a day consistinlty even more when i drink and have smoked 13 years now could this be an early sign of mouth cancer? my cousin also passed away from mouth cancer at 35 from smoking someone please help
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For how many years your cousin smoked .. please tell

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Hello Rtr45, welcome to the forum.  Are you in a similar situation or do you have a similar concern?  We'll try to help.
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hello everyone this is me kdn425 from last year i went to my doctor they wernt concerned about it... went to the dentist he says madabular tori however i dont agree because this sore is not even on the mandular bone it ias been almost two years and its still there i constintlty brush my tongue across it and i notice at times when i eat smoke or drink it gets bigger then smaller its wierd any ideas of what it can be?
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Hi,

Let us know what your doctor advises and also about how you are doing.

In any case you should stop smoking immediately.

Keep us posted.

Regards.
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no not yet and the sore is still there i have a docotrs apt as well as dentist tommorow hopefully thet will know what is causing this
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no not yet and the sore is still there i have a docotrs apt as well as dentist tommorow hopefully thet will know what is causing this
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Hi,

Sorry if it came out that way. What i meant was a clinical evaluation is required by a certified physician to come to a definite diagnosis and to rule out your doubt about cancer.

Have you been able to quit smoking as yet?

Keep us posted.

Regards.
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I'm sure it could be anything else, but the only way to be sure is to have it examined by a doctor.  I wouldn't get stressed out until after the doctor visit.  I have tried to self diagnose myself too many times and get myself all worked up before even finding out what the real problem is.  But it is so important to seek medical advice.  I have put things off that should have been checked out immediately and my problem only worsened as I fretted over whether or not to see the doctor.  You will only get peace of mind by knowing for sure.
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a definite possibility? you dont think it could be anything else?
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Hi,

You need to get this checked out by a certified physician immediately.

Cancer is a definite possibility and needs to be ruled out.  A proper clinical evaluation would be required for reaching a confirmed diagnosis.

Let us know what your doctor advises and also about how you are doing.

In any case you should stop smoking immediately and replace any vitamin deficiencies in your diet especially vitamin B complex.

Regards.
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