Mouth Cancer Symptoms : Oral cancer occurs on the lips, tongue and floor of the mouth, but in some people, oral cancer can also start in the cheeks, gums, roof of the mouth, tonsils and salivary glands. Its main cause is tobacco and alcohol consumption. More than 80% of oral cancer cases require radiotherapy.
Apart from this, it is also treated with surgery or chemotherapy. However, sometimes it can be fatal due to late detection, so whenever you see these 8 signs in your mouth, you should be careful and immediately rush to the doctor, because these can be the initial signs of mouth cancer.
8 symptoms of oral cancer
1. Loosening of teeth
2. Appearance of a lump around the neck
3. Swelling or sores on the lips that are not healing
4. Difficulty or pain in swallowing
5. Changes in speech
6. Bleeding or numbness in the mouth
7. White or red patches on the tongue or gums
8. Weight loss for no apparent reason
Causes of oral cancer
1. Excessive consumption of tobacco or alcohol
2. Human papillomavirus (HPV)
3. Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)
4. Genetic
5. Poor oral hygiene
6. Gum disease
7. Excessive exposure to the sun
8. Chewing betel nut too much
what is the treatment for mouth cancer
1. Treatment of mouth cancer depends on its type, location and condition.
2. Tests like CT and MRI scans show how much the cancer has grown. Doctors decide the treatment based on staging.
3. The common treatment for oral cancer is surgery, which removes the tumor. Surgery can be effective in early-stage cancer.
4. Some small mouth cancers can be treated with radiotherapy.
5. Chemotherapy uses medicines to kill or shrink tumors.
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