LanceHughes
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Google is your friend. [insert standard "I ain't no doctor, but the internet says..." warning here]
First, I found out what such a growth is called, namely a "torus palatinus." And that leads to wikipedia at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torus_palatinus, where we find: "Palatal tori are usually a clinical finding with no treatment necessary."
That is, your GP will probably say, "Oh, yeah. We call that a torus palatinus. It's usually harmless, but with your history of cancer, you should have the onocolgist look at it."
In surfing around it seems most soft growths are generally cancerous (benign or not), but your description jives with this:
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You may be concerned if you suddenly notice a strange lump or bump anywhere on your body, including in your mouth. Lumps or growths on the roof of your mouth are often benign and easily treated, but sometimes can indicate a more serious condition. If you notice any strange lesion, growth, bump or cyst on the roof of your mouth, see your dentist as soon as possible for an evaluation.
Torus Palatinus
A torus palatinus is a lump of bone that grows on the roof of the mouth. According to the Atlanta Dental Group, this condition may be more likely if you grind your teeth. It may consist of one large bump or several smaller bumps. They are usually painless, unless you bump or scratch them while eating. You might not notice that it is growing at all until it gets quite large. Most of the time, it doesn't require any treatment. If you need to have dentures fitted, though, the torus might get in the way. Your dentist can remove it with local anesthesia in his office.
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The article continues with other growths on the roof of one's mouth, but this seems to fit the bill. The snippet above is from:
http://www.livestrong.com/article/186359-what-are-the-causes-of-a-growth-on-the-roof-of-the-mouth/
As I was looking around, local (nasal) infections seem to be implicated as casual, but nothing firm until Wiki says [at the same place as above], "Consequently, it is believed that mandibular tori are the result of local stresses..." i.e. nasally located infections and such.
[Good kitty. Here, kitty, kitty..... Mama won't hurt you.... Oh, that mallet? Think nothing of it, dear pussy.... Here, kitty, kitty.....]
That all said, I'd go to onocologist and have my mind put at ease regarding the possiblity of cancer. Surgical removal seems to be less intense than most. Maybe your cancer team can put you in for the surgery as a cancer prophilactive instead of your GP or dentist going the dental route. And if the cancer guys can put you at ease, then you just have to convince your tongue that it's okay.. Just sayin'
Good Luck! [Here kitty, kitty..............]
< Message edited by LanceHughes -- 12/1/2010 6:39:30 AM >
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