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What are the methods to detect oral cancer?

C. Marcus, Content Developer
Answered: Jul 18, 2018

Early oral cancer detection methods can be as simple as you noticing a sore or discoloration in your mouth, lips or tongue that does not heal within two weeks. Your dentist might also notice...Read More

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What age groups have higher chances of Oral Cancer?

C. Marcus, Content Developer
Answered: Jul 18, 2018

The vast majority of oral cancers are diagnosed in people over 40 years of age and typically peak between ages 60 and 70. African-American and Hispanic men are twice as likely as Caucasian men to...Read More

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What type of people easily get oral cancer?

C. Marcus, Content Developer
Answered: Jul 18, 2018

Oral cancer typically occurs in people who have one or more risk factors. The two most common risk factors include tobacco use which includes cigarette, cigar, or pipe smoking in addition to...Read More

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What are the early stages of oral cancer?

H. Jones, Web Content Writer
Answered: Jul 24, 2018

There are some people who may not realize that they have oral cancer immediately because the first signs and symptoms are so subtle. You may have to look at these signs so that you can detect the...Read More

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How many types of oral cancer are there?

C. Marcus, Content Developer
Answered: Jul 18, 2018

Oral cancers can involve the lips, tongue, cheeks, floor of the mouth, and hard palate. The hard palate is the bony part of the roof of a mouth that separates the mouth from the nasal cavity. Lip...Read More

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What do you know about leukoplakia?

K. Myers, Blogger
Answered: Aug 06, 2018

Leukoplakia is a physical disorder that shows up as thick, white or gray patches with a hard, raised surface on or under your tongue, the inside of your cheeks, or on your gums. It is usually not...Read More

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Is there any blood test to detect oral cancer?

C. Marcus, Content Developer
Answered: Jul 18, 2018

Oral cancer cannot be detected solely by a blood test. If you, your dentist, or your primary care doctor suspects you may have oral cancer, you will likely be referred to an ear, nose and throat...Read More

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What should I do next if I am suffering from oral cancer?

C. Marcus, Content Developer
Answered: Jul 18, 2018

If you are suffering from oral cancer you should ask your doctor(s) any and all questions you have about your diagnosis and prognosis. You should also follow the advice of your doctors about what...Read More

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Should I opt for home made treatment for oral cancer?

C. Marcus, Content Developer
Answered: Jul 18, 2018

You should absolutely NOT opt for home-made treatment of oral cancer. In fact, any sore or discolored area in your mouth which does not heal within two weeks should be examined by a doctor. There...Read More

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How is erythroplakia related to oral cancer?

C. Marcus, Content Developer
Answered: Jul 18, 2018

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines erythroplakia as “a condition of the mouth that most always contains abnormal cells, and is defined by as any lesion of the oral mucosa that...Read More

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