Lump inside cheek near bottom lip. Saw dentist on Monday and they've referred me to 'oral medicine'. I just wanna know what it is

In January I noticed what I thought was an ulcer but was a fluid filled blister it eventually burst and went away but in February I noticed a lump inside my cheek with another two fluid filled blisters popping up and bursting  one after the other Near this lump, the lump seems to get bigger when I'm eating reducing in size by the next morning it's about the size of a pea and dome shaped 

It's firm but soft and I can slide it round with my tongue and my finger  I saw a dentist on Monday and have been referred to "oral medicine". The dentist didn't seem worried and I think agreed with my idea that it's a cyst and I been referred to get it taken out I imagine 

but there's always the nagging in the corner of my mind  that it's something more serious I just wanna know what it is and if they are likely to biopsy it by cutting it out or sticking a needle in it. 

Just wanted to vent as I have no one to talk too as my nan has dementia so that worries me too 

  • Hey Andy91x, 

    I'm sorry to hear about the lump inside your cheek and that you've been referred to oral medicine further investigation.

    I know how worrying this must be but hopefully you and the dentist are correct and that further tests will show that it is just a cyst and nothing more.

    Waiting for news is always tough but our members are here for you Andy91x, and hopefully some of them will stop by soon to offer their support and advice.

    I hope sharing your thoughts and feelings has helped somewhat, but if you'd like to discuss this further with one of our cancer nurses they're available on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. They're very easy to talk to and will do all they can to answer your questions and support you whilst you wait.

    Fingers crossed an appointment comes through for you soon Andy91x, and your test results bring good news when the time comes.

    All the best,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator