Dear Kathy, Do go see a Doctor or more specifically Dentist, Dental Hygienist or Oral surgeon. Head and neck cancer can spread very quickly, but caught early patients do very well. I am a Registered Dental Hygienist and I perform oral cancer screening exams regularly at all dental cleaning and exam appts. My husband is also a survivor of oral cancer and had no history of tobacco use or alcohol use. Would like to hear how this goes for you. Jacky