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Recognizing Symptoms of Oral Cancer

Published: 2011-04-13 - Updated: 2022-04-22
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Synopsis: Early stages of oral cancer can develop without causing noticeable symptoms, dentists offer the most important line of defense against the disease. Heavy exposure to tobacco, alcohol, and sunlight are linked to oral cancer, which becomes more likely to strike in middle age. Among nonsmokers under age 50, however, the human papillomavirus (HPV) is becoming one of the leading causes of oral cancer. It can be hard for a patient to know the difference between something to worry about and not. Early stages of oral cancer can develop without causing noticeable symptoms.

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For decades, the incidence of oral cancer has remained nearly constant, partly because it can be difficult to detect. However, during April, Oral Cancer Awareness Month, Disabled World, is joining the national effort to support early recognition of oral cancer symptoms.

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It can be hard for a patient to know the difference between something to worry about and not. Early stages of oral cancer can develop without causing noticeable symptoms. As gatekeepers to oral health, dentists offer the most important line of defense against the disease, says Samuel H. Gruenbaum, President and Chief Executive Officer of the California based dental HMO.

Heavy exposure to tobacco, alcohol, and sunlight are linked to oral cancer, which becomes more likely to strike in middle age. Among nonsmokers under age 50, however, the human papillomavirus (HPV) is becoming one of the leading causes of oral cancer. Consult a dentist if you notice any symptoms of lip and oral cancer, including:

If your dentist notices an abnormality, he or she may refer you to the appropriate doctors for further tests. If you have any oral health concerns, see a dentist, sooner, rather than later. It could save your life.

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