Endoscopy is a noninvasive procedure which is used to determine the presence of cancer in the patient.
Prevention of Oral Cancer is done with the reduction in smoking and alcohol.
Treatment of Oral Cancer comprises of Radiation Surgery, Chemothearpy and Immunotherapy.
There are 4 types of Oral Cancer which includes Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Oral Verrucous Carcinoma, Oral Lymphomas, and Salivary Gland Tumor.
Diagnosis of oral cancer is done with physical examination, and biopsy procedure, PET scan, Ultrasound and MRI scan.
Oral cancer screening is done with physical examination, and additional tests.
Oral Cancer is caused by DNA mutation and presence of familial history in men and poor nutrition.
Signs and Symptoms of Oral Cancer includes difficulty in swallowing and stiffness in opening the mouth, white to reddish lesions in the mouth and lips.
Oral Cancer is mainly divided into 4 stages which starts from Stage 1 to Stage 4. Stage 1 is the initial stage and Stage 4 is the advanced stage where the condition cannot be treated to cure.
Oral cancer is the uncontrolled division of the cells occurring in the tongue, salivary glands, tonsils, lips, and upper and lower part of the mouth.
Oral cancer or Oropharyngeal cancer can occur in any part of the buccal cavity including lips, tongue, throat, palate or floor of the mouth. Recognizing early indications such as sores, patches, lumps or bumps can help in keeping oral cancer at bay. Tumor resection surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy are utilized to treat mouth cancer.
