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I have just discovered a growth at the back of my tongue.....same place that I had surgery 30 years ago to remove a tumor.

What type of doctor do I need to see for this?
GP, specialist, dentist, oral surgeon???
 
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Quick somebody help David I don't know the answer.
 
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Hi David2

Go and see either an oral & maxillofacialsurgeon or an ENT specialist as the first step. In the UK, the dentist would confirm the presence of the growth and refer the patient on to the cancer specialists in the hospital service using a fast track referral system (minimum 2 week wait). Let us know how you get on. We are always here to help where we can.

Best wishes
Vinod Coffee


Disclaimer: Please see your own dentist/doctor for a proper diagnosis as my words should not, in any circumstances, be taken as dental/medical advice.

"If you see what is small as it sees itself, and accept what is weak for what strength it has, and use what is dim for the light it gives, then all will go well. This is called Acting Naturally."
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SmilerDavid, please keep us posted as to how things go for you, and I hope that this is a monor thing, we will be all thinking of you.
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