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What Causes Numbness, Red Sore On Roof Of Mouth In A Smoker?

Hi there. This past month, I have picked up smoking cigarettes. The other day, I feel a portion of my mouth being numb and now I see a little red sore on the roof of my mouth. I read up on it and my symptoms were very similar to smoker s palate. Then, today I start feeling like there is just a little something either in the back of my mouth, or on the back of my tongue. I don t feel it when I swallow but I just feel something there. Who knows? It could be paranoia from reading up on this and the fears of cancer. But can cancer develop that quickly?
Mon, 9 Feb 2015
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no, but it can be developing and not be noticed for a considerable time. This is very common. Without seeing it I cannot comment on it very much. BUT cancer is really uncommon to go away fast by itself. So... stopping smoking and if it goes away in a week... unlikely to have been cancer !
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What Causes Numbness, Red Sore On Roof Of Mouth In A Smoker?

no, but it can be developing and not be noticed for a considerable time. This is very common. Without seeing it I cannot comment on it very much. BUT cancer is really uncommon to go away fast by itself. So... stopping smoking and if it goes away in a week... unlikely to have been cancer !