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Oral Cancer Tips

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MD - Homeopathy, BHMS

Homeopathy Doctor•Kanpur
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Oral cancer is commonly known as mouth cancer. It is a type of cancer that develops in any part of the mouth or oral cavity.

It may occur on the:

Gums

Tongue

Lips

The roof of the mouth

The inner lining of the cheeks

The floor of the mouth

Under the tongue

Oral cancer is painful and often fatal. It can happen due to various reasons. Cancerous tissues might grow right in the mouth or metastasize from a nearby location...more
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Dentist•Mumbai
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The big C or cancer is the most dreaded disease, but in most types of cancer, an early diagnosis can stop the progression of the disease and cure it. Mouth cancer or oral cancer is one such type of cancer that can be treated and cured is diagnosed in its early stage.

This type of cancer can affect any part of the mouth including the lips, tongue, throat, salivary glands, sinuses, larynx and pharynx. Some of the symptoms to look out for are:

Velvety red, white or speckled lesi...more
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MBBS, MD(General Medicine), Fellowship H...read more

Oncologist•Howrah
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Oral cancer is the uncontrollable growth of cells called tumors that invade and damage the tissues surrounding it in or around the mouth. Oral cancer, like all other types of cancer, is life-threatening if not diagnosed and treated in the early stages. There are eight types of oral cancer namely cancer in the throat, sinuses, hard and soft palate, floor of the mouth, gums, cheeks, tongue and lips. Dentists are usually the first ones to notice and detect the signs and symptoms of oral cancer. Thi...more
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Surgical Oncology•Mumbai
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Oral cancer is the uncontrollable growth of cells called tumors that invade and damage the tissues surrounding it in or around the mouth. Oral cancer, like all other types of cancer, is life-threatening if not diagnosed and treated in the early stages. There are eight types of oral cancer namely cancer in the throat, sinuses, hard and soft palate, floor of the mouth, gums, cheeks, tongue and lips. Dentists are usually the first ones to notice and detect the signs and symptoms of oral cancer. Thi...more
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BHMS, MD - Homeopathy

Homeopathy Doctor•Surat
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Oral cancer is commonly known as mouth cancer. It is a type of cancer that develops in any part of the mouth or oral cavity.

It may occur on the:

Gums

Tongue

Lips

The roof of the mouth

The inner lining of the cheeks

The floor of the mouth

Under the tongue

Oral cancer is painful and often fatal. It can happen due to various reasons. Cancerous tissues might grow right in the mouth or metastasize from a nearby location...more
Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
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Oncologist•Delhi
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Oral cancer is the uncontrollable growth of cells called tumors that invade and damage the tissues surrounding it is in or around the mouth. Oral cancer, like all other types of cancer, is life threatening if not diagnosed and treated in the early stages. There are eight types of oral cancer namely cancer in the throat, sinuses, hard and soft palate, floor of the mouth, gums, cheeks, tongue and lips. Dentists are usually the first ones to notice and detect the signs and symptoms of oral cancer. ...more
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MD - Homeopathy, BHMS

Homeopathy Doctor•Kanpur
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Oral cancer is the name given to cancer that develops in the tissues of the mouth or oral cavity. If you interact with a specialist, you will know that oral cancers belong to a larger group of cancers called head and neck cancers. And more importantly, oral cancers are one of the most preventable cancers. You may already be aware that cancers develop when cells begin to divide indiscriminately forming malignant tumours. In oral cancers, the dividing cells are the squamous cells found in the li...more
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Oncologist•Noida
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Oral cancer is the development of any new swelling or ulceration in mouth cavity that invades and damage the deeper tissues or adjacent tissues around the mouth. Oral cancer, like all other types of cancer, is life-threatening if not diagnosed and treated in the early stages. It can arise from anywhere in the oral cavity; mouth, throat, sinuses, hard and soft palate, floor of the mouth, gums, cheeks, tongue and lips.

Dentists are usually the first ones to notice and detect the signs an...more
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Dentist•Mumbai
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If you want a healthy set of teeth, you must follow healthy lifestyle habits. There are certain habits that you need to follow strictly in order to keep your teeth healthy. Not maintaining proper oral hygiene puts you are at an increased risk of various oral diseases.

The lifestyle habits to maintain healthy teeth are:

Brush regularly: Brush your teeth at least twice a day or if possible, after every major meal. Use a toothbrush with soft bristles so that you don't injure your ...more
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M.CH - Surgical Oncology, MBBS

Oncologist•Visakhapatnam
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Oral cancer is the uncontrollable growth of cells called tumors that invade and damage the tissues surrounding it in or around the mouth. Oral cancer, like all other types of cancer, is life threatening if not diagnosed and treated in the early stages. There are eight types of oral cancer namely cancer in the throat, sinuses, hard and soft palate, floor of the mouth, gums, cheeks, tongue and lips. Dentists are usually the first ones to notice and detect the signs and symptoms of oral cancer. Thi...more
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