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White Knots Inside The Lower Gum, Bleeding Sores On Gums. Stopped Smoking Recently. Signs Of Mouth Cancer?

I have 2 small white bumps/knots on the inside of my lower lip/gum, I did smoke for a while but I haven t had a smoke since last Sunday and I notices them around Wednesday, also I have a sore on the side of my gum that bleeds If I mess around with it, I was wondering if this could be signs of mouth cancer . I m only 17 and I haven t told my parents about it, please help me...
Mon, 10 Jun 2013
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Hi,

Please do not worry. There is very little possibility that the lesions you have described are cancerous. Consult a doctor and take whatever treatment you are advised. Am sure you will be fine in a few days.

Best wishes.
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White Knots Inside The Lower Gum, Bleeding Sores On Gums. Stopped Smoking Recently. Signs Of Mouth Cancer?

Hi, Please do not worry. There is very little possibility that the lesions you have described are cancerous. Consult a doctor and take whatever treatment you are advised. Am sure you will be fine in a few days. Best wishes.