Hi i am new to the forum, and i am a 29 yr old female non-smoker or drinker, not that it matters, but i have a bump on my hard palate and its right next to the midline bone, and i just think its cancer because i always think the worst, i do have a dental appointment but i need to ease my mind somehow..is cancer of the hard palate common and how does that normally start with a lump?? i dont know how long its been there, its alittle sore and its a little red but it is the color of my mouth...thanks alot, sorry so long..
michelle

Michelle welcome and hello. There is no way to tell what that is inside your mouth. Try to think positive tho, okay. You have a appt. that is the GREAT thing. Please keep us posted on how you are and what the doctor says...Ok. Until then try to remain calm and cool about this. You may be fretting over nothing....Always Vicki Lynn

thanks for your reply vicki, i have an appointment tomorrow with a general dentist who i called and they said he would do an ER visit and if he thinks its anything he will do a brush biopsy right there, but they did tell me that they have alot of people that come in with bumps and its nothing and also that chances are that i am ok but they will still check.....vicki how did your cancer become discovered? I am praying lots and lots today
michelle

Michelle, hello there sweetie. Mine was caught by my dentist when I was 32. 15 years ago. It was a white bump with a black center. It was on the side of my tongue. This is my 3rd time to have it. Please try not to worry until you know what this is. You will have plenty of time to worry if need be. For now tho live and enjoy youself until you go to the doctor...Make sure that you trust this doctor, okay. You can always get a second opinion if need be..It is your body, your life,,,not let anyone do any repairs unless you trust them. I have found that people trust doctors more than they do a car mechcanic. This is true..I know I did once,,BIG MISTAKE,,BIG!! Don't make the same MISTAKE that I did..Let us know, Vicki Lynn

Hello shllby1

Please read the post lump on hard palate and the other posts about lumps in the palate using the search facility for the word """palate""" in the section Questions & Answers. Some lumps are normal.

It is always good to see your dentist or doctor about it if you are concerned. What did your dentist say?

Best wishes
Vinod :coffee: