My mom thinks she has oral cancer, she has a soar in her mouth, doesn't hurt though. It has been there (under her tongue) for over 6 years. I think it looks like a blood blister... what could it be?
2006-10-12 07:21:02 · 5 answers · asked by yhwh_loves_you 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
My mom has been to the dentist they have seen it, but never said anything about it, so does that mean it is not cancer?
2006-10-12 07:46:17 · update #1
It is just red, looks like she got poked with one of those tool dentists use to scratch your teath.
2006-10-12 08:35:50 · update #2
u have answered urself. any lump in the mouth existing for six years could not be cancer. and as far as the lump is concerned, it could be ranula which is a type of cyst, completely painless and harmless as well. don't worry ur mom does not have oral cancer and tell ur mom also not to worry about it.
2006-10-12 07:27:13 · answer #1 · answered by samrat m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, the first poster to your question is incorrect, cancer, benign or invasive, can be present for years. The only way to truly know is to have your mom checked by a healthcare provider. If she doesn't have health insurance, go to a public clinic.
Fear and trying to guess because of fear is not a healthy option.
Peace and good luck...
2006-10-12 07:30:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
6 years? And she hasn't had it looked at by a dentist or doctor?
2006-10-12 07:28:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I had this in my mouth, I would see a doctor.
2006-10-12 10:00:12 · answer #4 · answered by beez 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If its redish black, I think your mother should run not walk to the nearest doctor!
2006-10-12 08:21:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋