hi i am new to the website. the problem is i have developed a bloody bump in the back of my in the past day or so it is very painfull. the bump appeared in a spot were i had tooth removed a year ago. i am a tobacco user i chew about twice a day. but i avoid chewing tabocca in that area. i have been using it for about 5 years now. i push on the bump and blood did come out of it i am worried due to my denist said if it looks like a pimple it could be oral cancer. please help thank you
nick

Hi nick12

It is probably an infection but please see your dentist for his opinion. Do let us know how you get on.

Chewing tobacco is like playing Russian Roulette. Chewing or smoking tobacco is not a healthy thing to do. It has been related to an increased incidence of mouth cancers. You sure are risking mouth cancer.

You can order this free booklet on Spitting into the Wind: The Facts About Dip and Chew. It discusses harmful spit tobacco use in a colorful and graphic format. It includes information on addiction, toxic chemicals in tobacco and snuff, medical problems from use, warning signs of oral cancer, and tips to quit.

You can also access this online booklet Spit Tobacco: A Guide for Quitting designed specifically for men who have decided to quit using spit tobacco or who are thinking about quitting. It contains information about developing a plan for quitting, as well as information on over-the-counter and prescription medications available to help break the nicotine habit.

There is more in the Chewing Tobacco section of the MCF website.

Best wishes
Vinod