Mouth Cancer (Head and Neck Cancer)

Symptoms

There are a number of symptoms of Mouth Cancer (Head and Neck Cancer), which may include

Loose teeth
Mouth pain
Ear pain
A growth or lump inside your mouth
Difficult or painful swallowing
A lip or mouth sore that doesn't heal
A white or reddish patch on the inside of your mouth

Complications

The most common oral complications related to cancer therapies are mucositis, infection, salivary gland dysfunction, taste dysfunction, and pain. These complications can lead to secondary complications such as dehydration, dysgeusia, and malnutrition.

Causes

Tobacco use of any kind, including cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco and snuff, among others. Heavy alcohol use. Excessive sun exposure to your lips. A sexually transmitted virus called human papillomavirus (HPV).

Risk factors

Alcohol and tobacco are major risk factors for cancers of the head and neck. All tobacco products, including cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and smokeless tobacco (chewing tobacco, snuff, or a type of chewing tobacco called betel quid) are linked to head and neck cancer (except for salivary gland cancers).

Prevention

Stopping the use of all tobacco products is the most important thing a person can do to reduce their risk, even for people who have been smoking for many years. Other steps that can reduce the risk of head and neck cancer include: Avoiding alcohol.

How is it treated?

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The most common surgeries for oral cancer are: Primary tumor surgery: Healthcare providers remove tumors through your mouth or an incision in your neck. Glossectomy: This is the partial or total removal of your tongue. Mandibulectomy: This is surgery for oral cancer in your jawbone.

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Professor

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