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Oral Cancer

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Oral cancer is the sixth most common cancer among men. In the United States, over 30,000 new cases are diagnosed annually. If it is detected early, the survival rate can be 80% or higher. Unfortunately, many oral cancer victims do not discover this malignancy in its early stages. In those cases, the cure rate is much lower.

What is Oral Cancer?

There are many forms of oral cancer. It can involved the tongue, lips, throat and other parts of the mouth. In all cases, the disease involves an abnormal growth process, which if left untreated, can result in death.Oral Cancer

Signs of Oral Cancer

There are many signs and symptoms of oral cancer. Here are some of the most common ones:

  • Swelling, thickening or roughness on the tongue, cheek or on the floor of the mouth.

  • White patches along the side of the tongue or on the lip.

  • Unexplained bleeding in the mouth or throat.

  • Soreness in the back of the mouth or in the throat.

  • Hoarseness, chronic sore throat, or changes in the voice.

  • Persistent sores in the lips, tongue, palate or throat.

  • Unexplained red or white patches anywhere on the gums, tongue, throat, or lips.

Oral Cancer Causes

The number one cause of oral cancer is tobacco, both inhaled and smokeless. Patients who smoke cigarettes, cigars, pipes or other inhaled products are at increased risk.

Smokeless tobacco products, such as snuff, are also very detrimental. Anyone who "puts a little bit between your cheek and gum" is making a big mistake when it comes to preserving their oral health.

Diagnosis of Oral Cancer

In order to be sure you do NOT have any form of oral cancer, you need to be examined by a dentist or physician or an annual basis. Self-examination is not enough. At a dental office, your dentist will examine your oral tissues, and can determine if you are healthy. This is especially important if you smoke.

If your dentist suspects that you may have an oral malignancy, a biopsy may be ordered. This is a definitive diagnostic procedure and should always be followed if there is a suspicious area.

Treatment for Oral Cancer

When the diagnosis of oral cancer is made, surgical excision is the treatment of choice. Fortunately, if this is performed early, survival is often assured. Unfortunately, early detection is sometimes not made, and the survival rate is low.

Oral Cancer Resources

CDX Oral Cancer Test

Our office now offers the ADA approved Oral CDX Cancer exam test. This painless clinical exam takes just a minute and can detect early cancer. Click the image below to learn more about this new procedure.

More Pictures of Oral Cancer, Lip Cancer and Mouth Cancer

Oral Cancer News

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Oral Cancer Foundation


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    Contact Us

    What can you do if you think you have oral cancer?

    Contact our office at 650-965-1234. We will schedule a convenient examination appointment for you. The sooner this disease is diagnosed, the less difficult and more successful the treatment will be. Call today!

    Dr. Burch

    P.S. If you have questions about oral cancer, please...

     I will get back to you promptly.

    PLEASE NOTE: THE ONLY WAY A DIAGNOSIS OF ORAL CANCER CAN BE MADE IS THROUGH A CLINICAL EXAMINATION AND/OR BIOPSY. THIS WEBSITE DOES NOT CLAIM TO DIAGNOSE OR TREAT ANY FORM OF ORAL MALIGNANCY. IF YOU SUSPECT YOU ARE AT RISK FOR TONGUE, LIP, MOUTH, THROAT, GUM OR OTHER FORMS OF ORAL CANCER, PLEASE SEE YOUR DENTIST IMMEDIATELY.

     


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