ORAL CANCER

Mouth cancer has the same meaning as oral cancer - it is a cancer that occurs in any part of the mouth; on the tongue's surface, in the lips, inside the cheek, in the gums, in the roof and floor of the mouth, in the tonsils, and also the salivary glands.

Most patients have no detectable symptoms during early stages of oral cancer. Smokers, heavy drinkers should have regular checkups at the dentists' - dentists are often able to identify signs of oral cancer.

• Patches on the lining of the mouth or tongue, usually red or red and white in color.
• Mouth ulcers that do not go away.
• A sore that does not heal.
• Swelling in the mouth that persists for over three weeks.
• A lump or thickening of the skin or lining of the mouth.
• Pain when swallowing.
• Loosening teeth (tooth) for no clear reason.
• Jaw pain.
• Jaw stiffness.

• Biopsy
• Imaging tests

Depends on various factors, such as where the cancer is, its stage, as well as the patient's general health.

• 1.)Surgery
• 2.)Radiotherapy (radiation therapy)
• 3.)Chemotherapy