<human>: i have developed a white growth inside my cheek from biting the cheek involuntarily.  my periodontist discovered this about a week ago and told me it was benign but i am afraid it may not be.  he is biopsying it next week. can you develop cancer from biting your cheek thank you.
<bot>: Hi, Thanks for writing in. Biting cheek itself is not a cause of cancer. However, many times it is seen that a person bites unknowingly over an area that is probably a lump due to an evolving tumor. If you have a habit of biting your cheek from a long time then there in no concern. Getting a biopsy might help to give you peace of mind and confirm it to be a benign lesion. White patches in the cheeks might be observed for some time but if you have decided to get a biopsy done then that is better for you. However, biting cheek does not cause cancer. Please do not worry.