Symptoms of Oral cancer

General information about symptoms of Oral cancer: The symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible symptoms of Oral cancer. This symptom information has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of symptoms of Oral cancer. Furthermore, symptoms of Oral cancer may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of symptoms and whether they are indeed symptoms of Oral cancer.

List of symptoms of Oral cancer: The list of symptoms mentioned in various sources for Oral cancer includes:

• Non-healing oral sores
• Lip sore
• Lump in lip
• Lump in mouth
• Lump on tongue
• Oral white patches
• Oral red patches
• Mouth bleeding
• Mouth pain
• Mouth numbness
• Persistent sore throat
• Difficulty chewing
• Pain chewing
• Difficulty swallowing
• Pain swallowing
• Swollen jaw
• Denture fitting problems
• Uncomfortable dentures
• Voice change
• Ear pain

Symptoms of Oral cancer: It is important to spot oral cancer as early as possible, since treatment works best before the disease has spread. If you notice any red or white patches on the gums or tongue, sores that do not heal within 2 weeks, or if you have difficulty chewing or swallowing, be sure to see a dentist. ¹

These are some symptoms to watch for:

• A sore on the lip or in the mouth that does not heal;

• A lump on the lip or in the mouth or throat;

• A white or red patch on the gums, tongue, or lining of the mouth;

• Unusual bleeding, pain, or numbness in the mouth;

• A sore throat that does not go away, or a feeling that something is caught in the throat;

• Difficulty or pain with chewing or swallowing;

• Swelling of the jaw that causes dentures to fit poorly or become uncomfortable;

• A change in the voice; and/or

• Pain in the ear.

These symptoms may be caused by cancer or by other, less serious problems. It is important to see a dentist or doctor about any symptoms like these, so that the problem can be diagnosed and treated as early as possible.²

More symptoms of Oral cancer: In addition to the above information, to get a full picture of the possible symptoms of this condition and its related conditions, it may be necessary to examine symptoms that may be caused by complications of Oral cancer, underlying causes of Oral cancer, associated conditions for Oral cancer, risk factors for Oral cancer, or other related conditions.

Medical articles on symptoms: These general reference articles may be of interest:

• Symptoms of the Silent Killer Diseases
• Symptoms and Medical Malpractice

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