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Oral Cancer

Signs and Symptoms

Unfortunately, most oral cancers are asymptomatic in the early stages and the symptoms occur when the tumor has reached an advanced stage of development.

Some of the symptoms include:

A mouth sore or ulcer that does not heal or bleeds easily.
A white or red patch in the mouth.
An irritation, lump, or thick patch in the mouth, lip, or throat.
A discomforting sensation such as something got caught in the throat.
Chewing or swallowing difficulties.
Difficulties moving the jaw or tongue.
Speaking difficulties.
Hoarseness, chronic sore throat, or changes in the voice.
Unexplained bleeding in the mouth.
Unexplained numbness, loss of feeling, pain or tenderness in the face area, mouth, or throat.
Jaw swelling which causes the denture to not fit anymore.
Ear pain.
Unexplained weight loss.

These symptoms vary from patient to patient, depending on the tumor type and location. Only a doctor can establish if the symptoms you display are signs of oral cancer or other medical conditions.

Article by Alina Morrow, MS
Medical Writer
OmniMedicalSearch.com