What is Oral Cancer:
Oral cancer belongs to the category of head and neck cancers and manifests within different specific areas of the oral cavity, including the lips, inner cheeks, gums, the floor of the mouth, the oral tongue, and the hard palate
Types of Oral Cancers:
- Squamous cell carcinoma
- Minor salivary cancer
- Sarcomas
- Mucosal melanoma
Symptoms of Oral Cancer:
- Non healing ulcer – more than 3 weeks
- Lump in the tongue or palate
- Difficult or painful swallowing
- New lumps or bumps in the neck
- Numbness
- Ear pain
- Sore throat
- Red or white patches
- Loose teeth or dentures
- Weight Loss
- Difficulty in speaking
Causes of Oral Cancer: Oral cancer originates from the squamous cells present in your oral cavity. When the DNA of these normal squamous cells undergoes alterations, they transform into cancerous cells, leading to uncontrolled growth and division.
- Alcohol
- Usage of Tobacco
- Sun Exposure
- Age
- Immunodeficiency
- Poor Oral Health
- Mouth Conditions
- Chewing Tobacco
- Genetic Syndromes
Risk Factors of Oral Cancer:
- HPV infection
- A weakened immune system
- Poor Oral hygiene
- Poor Diet
Preventions of Oral Cancer:
- Avoid Tobacco products
- Limit Alcohol consumption
- Limiting UV exposure
- Regular Dental Check-ups
- Vaccination against HPV Infection
Subsites of Oral Cancer:
- Tongue
- Lips
- Gums (gingiva)
- Cheeks
- Palate
- Tonsils
- Floor of the month
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