I discovered a hard pea sized lump on the front right hand side of my tongue about 3 weeks ago and having initially dismissed it, I finally went to the GP about it this morning. I have no idea how long it was there before then as it does not hurt, is not ulcerated and I’m not ‘aware’ of it in my mouth like other swellings such as after you have bitten your tongue etc.

My GP has told me to go and see my dentist because she doesn’t know what it could be and I have none of the risk factors for oral cancer (I have never smoked and only drink a little). She has said that if it doesn’t go away or the dentist doesn’t know what it is then she may refer me.