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Did you know tobacco and alcohol are risk factors for oral cavity cancer? Learn signs, symptoms and treatment options for the disease now at Baptist Cancer Center.
Oral cavity cancer starts in the mouth and includes the lips, cheeks, teeth, gums, front of the tongue, floor and roof of the mouth. The oral cavity stops at the throat just behind the mouth, called the oropharynx.
Oropharyngeal cancer (throat cancer) is closely related to oral cavity cancer (mouth cancer). It includes the back of the tongue, soft palate, tonsils and walls of the throat. Oropharynx and oral cavity tumors occur most often on the:
According to the American Cancer Society, oral cancers are more than twice as common in men as in women.
Typically, your dentist or dental hygienist will find signs of oral cancer or pre-cancer during a cleaning. If your dentist or doctor suspects you may have mouth or throat cancer, he or she will perform several tests:
If you are diagnosed with mouth cancer, your doctor will recommend treatment depending on the type, size and stage. Oral cancer treatment options typically include:
There are several types of oral cancers, including:
Recognizing the signs of oral cavity cancer allows for timely intervention, potentially increasing the chances of successful treatment and improving your quality of life.
What are the symptoms of oral cavity cancer?
Many symptoms of oral cavity cancer are signs of noncancerous conditions. However, if you have persistent symptoms, see your doctor. Oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancer symptoms include:
Many symptoms of oral cavity cancer are signs of noncancerous conditions. However, if you have persistent symptoms, see your doctor. Oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancer symptoms include:
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