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It\u2019s a well-known fact that tobacco and its products are the reason behind a host of deadly health risks like respiratory diseases, heart conditions, and cancer. Studies clearly show that smoking and chewing tobacco are the highest contributors to the\u00a0risk of oral cancers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Due to a large number of tobacco consumers in the country, mouth cancer contributes to over 30% of cancer cases and ranks as one of the top 3 most common types of cancer. Statistics show that over five people succumb to oral cancer every hour every day, that\u2019s how widespread this cancer is in India.<\/p>\n Oral cancer is a cancer type that develops in the mouth and throat tissues.\u00a0Oral cancer falls under the category of\u00a0head and neck cancers<\/strong>\u00a0and develops in the mouth and throat tissues. This includes cancers of the lips, tongue, palate, gums, cheeks, and floor of the mouth. The use of tobacco like smoking cigarettes or chewing tobacco is the biggest risk factor and consumption of alcohol with tobacco puts you at even greater risk.<\/p>\n Early detection of\u00a0oral cancer\u00a0results in better, more successful clinical outcomes and even cures in many patients. The early stages of mouth cancer might appear differently in patients. The early\u00a0symptoms of oral cancer\u00a0might not be clearly evident and can have a variety of symptoms.<\/p>\n Regular self-examination is highly recommended, especially among smokers and tobacco chewers, and if you feel that any symptoms are not subsiding with time, it is highly recommended that you consult a\u00a0doctor<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Check your mouth floor, tongue, and the insides like the gums and palate for any unusual lumps, spots or color changes. If any of these that you discover don\u2019t go away in 3 weeks, get a professional opinion.<\/p>\n Oral cancer is curable when detected at an early stage when the cancer cell mass\/tumour is small and has not spread. It is hence important that one consults a specialist and gets any symptoms or cancer signs evaluated early.<\/p>\n The accurate diagnosis of oral cancer is crucial as it paves the way for the appropriate oral cancer treatment plan. Oral cancer detection\u00a0starts with a close physical examination, checking the mouth, tongue, and cheeks for any suspicious growths or tumors. If anything is found, it is followed by a\u00a0biopsy<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0to check for cancerous cells. Other scans like X-Ray, MRI, CT, PET or endoscopy may also be performed to examine other parts and check if cancer has spread for a more accurate image.<\/p>\n Stage 1:<\/strong>\u00a0Cancer has not spread and the size of the tumor is less than 2cms<\/p>\n Stage 2:<\/strong>\u00a0The tumor cells still haven\u2019t spread, but the tumor is slightly larger, about 2-4cms.<\/p>\n Stage 3:<\/strong>\u00a0A tumor is now larger than 4cms and could have spread to a lymph node.<\/p>\n Stage 4:<\/strong>\u00a0The tumors are large, and the cancer cells have spread to nearby tissues, lymph nodes or even other parts of the body.<\/p>\nWHAT IS ORAL CANCER?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
WHAT ARE MOUTH CANCER SYMPTOMS?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Some common symptoms of oral cancer include:<\/h3>\n
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IS ORAL CANCER CURABLE?<\/b><\/h2>\n
HOW DO YOU DETECT ORAL CANCER?<\/b><\/h2>\n
Oral cancer is categorized into four stages:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
CANCER TREATMENT AND SURVIVAL RATE OF MOUTH CANCER<\/strong><\/h2>\n