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White Bits On Inside Of Cheek, Lump Behind Ear, Breathing Problems. Family History Of Cancer. Suggestions?
I ve had chest X-rays witch are clear as I ve had breathing problems for 7 months, I m only 31, cancer is in my family, I ve now got white ruff bits on the inside of my cheek and a small lump just behind my ear and I ve had a cold for a few days witch has gone, my glands are not up I ve had a cough for 6 months and with the astzmer like breathing problems I m getting fed up what could it b, I ve taken photos of my mouth if u need to c them thanks Kate
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Dear Kate,
It sounds like infection, but you need a proper checkup in terms of evaluation of white spots as some white spots can be hiding malignancy but commonly they are infection. Also lump behind the ear could be enlarged nodes. I feel you need to be seen by a doctor and probably need antibiotics and or antifungals. Are you diabetic? Do you smoke? These information will help as well. Take care
It sounds like infection, but you need a proper checkup in terms of evaluation of white spots as some white spots can be hiding malignancy but commonly they are infection. Also lump behind the ear could be enlarged nodes. I feel you need to be seen by a doctor and probably need antibiotics and or antifungals. Are you diabetic? Do you smoke? These information will help as well. Take care
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