WHAT IS MOUTH CANCER ?

Oral cancer is a cancer that is found in all multi-story mouth. Oral cancer can occur on the lips, gums, tongue, mouth wall, and the palate or floor of the mouth. Oral cancer is one of several types of cancer group head and neck cancer category. Oral cancer, other cancers of the head and neck often have the same treatment procedure.

To more clearly about oral cancer, please refer to the following explanation:
Symptoms of Oral Cancer Signs and symptoms of oral cancer include :
• Ulcers around the mouth that can not be cured
• Clumps or thickening of the skin of the mouth
• White spots or redness in the mouth
• Teeth date
• The composition of uneven teeth
• Pain in the tongue
• Pain or stiffness in the jaw
• Painful or difficult to chew
• Painful or difficult to swallow
• Sore throat
• Feeling like something is jammed in throat


Causes of Oral Cancer
Oral cancer occurs when cells in the lips or mouth DNA mutated. These mutations make the cells continued to grow and evolve, while others have normal cell cycles of life and death. Accumulation of oral cancer cells can form tumors. Can spread to other areas of the head and neck, and can also spread to other body parts.
Oral cancer most originated from the thin cells that lines the inside of the lips and mouth (squamous cells). It is unclear what causes these cells to mutate. But doctors have identified factors that increase the risk of mouth cancer.

Causes of Oral Cancer
Some factors that increase the risk of oral cancer include :
• Consuming tobacco either by smoking or chewing tobacco
• Consuming alcohol
• Too much sun exposure on the lips
• sexually transmitted virus called HPV virus
• Have had a previous cancer
• Radiation treatment to the head and neck area

Prevention of Oral Cancer
There is no way to prevent cancer. But you can take action to reduce the risk of oral cancer by :
• Stop smoking
• Do not consume alcohol
• Consume rich fruits and vegetables foods diet program
• Avoid too much sun exposure
• Checking teeth regularly
Oral cancer is not a popular disease, but we must remain vigilant to stay fit and healthy lifestyle. Prevention is better than cure right?

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