Mouth Cancer

What is mouth cancer?
Mouth cancer is the abnormal or incontrollable division of mouth cells, leading to the formation of tumors.

Types of mouth cancer
Mouth cancer can affect any of the following:

Lips
Cheeks
Lower mouth
Tongue
Gums
Oral bone
Pharynx
Rear molar area
Palate

Symptoms

Incurable dental extraction location within the mouth
Incurable sore on the lip or in the mouth
A tumor on the lip, mouth, or larynx
White or red spots on gums, tongue, or lining of the mouth
Abnormal bleeding, pain, or numbness in the mouth
Wounds or infections not healing
Feeling that something is stuck in the throat
Difficulty chewing and swallowing
Swelling in the jaw causing difficulty in dental alignment
An unexplainable change in voice
An unexplainable ear pain
These symptoms may appear as a result of less serious medical conditions, you should visit the doctor for an accurate diagnosis.

Risk factors that increase the risk of developing oral cancer

Smoking
Excessive Alcohol consumption
Over-exposure of the lips to the sun
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
Weak immunity
Poor oral hygiene
Tooth loss

Early Detection

Mouth cancer is diagnosed through simple procedures, the most important of which are regular and comprehensive medical examinations of the mouth which detect precancerous conditions and early stage cancer.
Although mouth cancer is the sixth most common cancer in the world, early detection in the first and second stages increases the chances of a cure by 70%.

Diagnosis
If tumors or ulcers in the mouth or any of the unexplained symptoms persist for more than two weeks, a sample should be taken for laboratory examination, after which an accurate diagnosis can be made.

Treatment
Mouth cancer treatment includes:

Surgery
Chemotherapy
Radiotherapy

Prevention

Avoid smoking
Avoid overexposure to the sun and use sunscreen
Regularly visit the dentist