ORAL CANCER OR MOUTH CANCER
Mouth cancer is still regarded as one of the cancers that is at least known. At the same time quite a lot of people suffer from the disease. A fatal medical fact that many patients diagnosed with oral cancer will cost the lives annually. Oral cancer often heal completely if it is detected earlier. The of occurance of oral caner is 12,000 persons per year.
What is oral cancer.
Oral cancer refers to the type of cancer in which the lips and the entire oral cavity can be attacked. Oral cancer develops on the lips (usually the lower lip), in the oral cavity, in the back of the throat, the tonsils or salivary glands. It is more common in men than in women and usually occurs only after the age of 40. Smoking in combination with heavy alcohol consumption is the most important risk factor. Oral caner is not like esophageal or throat cancer, in which pharynx and esophagus is mainly attacked.
CAUSES OF ORAL CANCER
Different carcinogenic compound are responsible for causing mouth cancer. Familial history is also important factor. Smoking and alcohol consumption have maximum contribution in these evil. Here in the given link we discuss in detail about all possible causes of oral cancer.
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SYMPTOMS OF ORAL CANCER
Because in general oral cancer cause no symptoms for a long time, they are unfortunately often detected only in the late stage. Noticeable symptoms occur mostly only when the disease is already in advance stage. They depend crucially on where the tumor is located and how far it has already spread.
Here in the given link we discuss about Symptoms of Mouth cancer in detail.
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TREATMENTS OF ORAL CANCER
The treatment of oral cancer occurs in specialized centers. The patient and the treating physicians discuss together about treatment. Type of treatment depend upon general condition of the patient, stage of tumor development, size and conditions of adjacent tissues and organs. Here in a given link we discuss all possible treatments of mouth cancer.
PRECAUTIONS FOR ORAL CANCER
Early detection and Prevention are the most effective agents against oral cancer
Keep yourself away from thing which causes cancer such as
- Smoking
- Alcohol consumption
- More chances in those people who chew tobacco
- Ionizing radiations
- Avoid cannabis smoking
- QAT chewing
- Avoid UV light
Regular brushing and the use of mouthwash can reduce the risk of developing oral cancer.
If you feel any type of changes you must concern your doctor because. Early detected oral cancer is curable with high probability.
NOTE
When in doubt, you should always consult a doctor for such complaints. Earlier the cancer is detected, greater the chance of cure.
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