ORAL CANCER : CAUSES , SYMPTOMS , TREATMENTS , PREVENTIONS
ORAL CANCER Oral cancer appears as a growth or sore in the mouth that does not go away. Oral cancer includes cancers includes cancers of the lips, tongue , cheeks , floor of the mouth, hard and soft palate , sinuses and pharynx . It can be life - threatening if not diagnosed and treated early . When it is caught early, oral cancer is much easier for doctors to treat . most people get a diagnosis when their condition is too advanced to treat effectively . SYMPTOMS OF ORAL CANCER Swelling / thickening , lumps , or bumps , rough spots or eroded areas on the lips , gums , cheek , or other areas inside the mouth . Velvety white , red , or speckled patches in the mouth . Unexplained bleeding in the mouth Unexplained numbers , loss of feeling , or pain / tenderness in any area of the face , mouth , or neck . Persistent sores on the face , neck , or mouth that bleed easily and do not heal within 2 weeks A soreness or feeling that somet...