Oral cancer
Oral cancer can develop in any part of the oral cavity Locations of oral cancer development:
- lips
- gums
- tongue
- exposed membrane of the inner part of the cheek
- upper part of the oral cavity
- lower edge of the oral cavity
Cancer developed inside the oral cavity
Oral cancer is included in the category of head and neck cancers Oral cancer and other head and neck cancers are often treated in the same way
Oral cancer develops when a DNA mutation develops in the cells of the lips or mouth. The mutation causes cancer cells to grow and multiply out of control, unlike normal cells A cluster of oral cancer cells forms a tumor Over time, cancer cells may spread to other parts of the head and neck or other parts of the body
Oral cancer usually develops in the squamous cells that line the lips and mouth. The majority of oral cancers are squamous cell carcinomas
It is not known what causes mutations in squamous cells However, doctors have discovered several factors that contribute to the development of cancer
Types of oral cancer Oral cancer is a general term that refers to any cancer that develops on the lips or anywhere inside the mouth. Specific terms to define this type of cancer:
- Cancer of the lining of the inner part of the cheek
- Cancer of the lower edge of the mouth
- Gum tumor
- Lip tumor
- Cancer of the upper part of the mouth (soft palate)
Symptoms of oral cancer:
- pain that does not go away
- skin swelling or thickening in the lining of the mouth
- white not reddish spot in the inside of the mouth
- loose teeth
- restriction of dentures
- tongue A doctor may identify other common causes of similar symptoms Such a reason can be an infection
