I have a bone lesion that has doubled I size in two weeks. cancer? I was told to use a mouth wash to use and swallow. It numbs the mouth. The area where the lesion is very painful. I am to wait two weeks and go back to the gum doctor. Should I worry about cancer? Irene
Hello, I can understand your concern. Painful lesion is usually not cancer and cancer growth is usually not that fast that it can double in size in two weeks. Cancerous lesions are very slow to grow, and they are noticed accidentally not causing any pain. What you have may be Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis (AUG) which is a bacterial infection of gum and is spread very fast. It is usually self limiting and decreases and disappears on its own. Using mouthwash can give relief in pain for a while and prevents from further acquiring infections. As you are going to a gum doctor (Periodontist) in two weeks, you will be examined for any lesions in mouth and will be treated. However, from the symptoms you have described, cancer is not a likely condition you are suffering from. I hope this information solves your doubts. Thank you for choosing Chat Doctor. I wish you feel better soon. Best,