Oral cancer most commonly associated with the lips or tongue. You can also check:
Cheek lining
Floor of mouth
Gums (gingiva)
The roof of the mouth (palate)
Most oral cancer is a type called squamous cell carcinoma. These tend to spread quickly.
Smoking and tobacco use are linked to most cases of oral cancer. Excessive use of alcohol also increases the risk of oral cancer.
Other factors that may increase the risk of oral cancer include:
Chronic irritation (such as rough teeth, dentures or fillings)
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
Taking medications that suppress the immune system (immunosuppressants)
Poor dental hygiene and oral
Some oral cancers begin as a white patch (leukoplakia) or an ulcer in the mouth.
Men get cancer oral, twice as often as women do, especially in men over 40
What Are the Symptoms of Oral Cancer?
ReplyDeleteThe most common symptoms of oral cancer include:
Swellings/thickenings, lumps or bumps, rough spots/crusts/or eroded areas on the lips, gums, or other areas inside the mouth
The development of velvety white, red, or speckled (white and red) patches in the mouth
Unexplained bleeding in the mouth
Unexplained numbness, loss of feeling, or pain/tenderness in any area of the face, mouth, or neck
Persistent sores on the face, neck, or mouth that bleed easily and do not heal within 2 weeks
A soreness or feeling that something is caught in the back of the throat
Difficulty chewing or swallowing, speaking, or moving the jaw or tongue
Hoarseness, chronic sore throat, or change in voice
Ear pain
A change in the way your teeth or dentures fit together
Dramatic weight loss. Visit your dental clinic to get early detection of cancer symptoms.