Do ihave mouth cancer

[lemsiplemsip]

I have a lump on my tounge that has been there for many monthes

[andy hughes]

No-one - including me - would attempt a diagnosis on the basis that a) I haven't seen the lump, and b) I have no medical knowledge whatsoever! Best thing is to have a chat with your GP who will advise, and refer you if necessary, for some proper examination and treatment. The point is, if your lump is cancerous, it needs treatment right now to prevent matters getting worse, if it's not, it needs removing because it doesn't belong there. Either way, the doctor needs you to open wide.

[mikewith]

This really is a matter for a qualified medical professional! However much you may not enjoy seeing a doctor -- and however much we may enjoy pontificating and researching and answering questions here -- there's little we can write that we could *guarantee* is right. The chances are it isn't cancer but one of many other things, but it isn't worth risking it, and not something we can tell from where we're sitting! Good luck - but go and see someone!

[tracymort]

See your GP!! iI you're too scared then you just have to do it, if you are worried about wasting the GP's time then maybe you could ring nhs direct (0845 46 47) and speak to a nurse about it! They will tell you to see your GP probably anyway!