Signs of Oral cancer
Symptoms of Oral cancer
The list of medical symptoms mentioned in various sources
for Oral cancer may include:
List of 44
Oral cancer Symptoms
Note that Oral cancer symptoms usually refers to various medical symptoms known to a patient,
but the phrase Oral cancer signs may often refer to those signs
that are only noticable by a doctor.
Signs or Symptoms of Oral cancer:
Taking Care of Your Teeth and Mouth - Age Page - Health Information: NIA (Excerpt)
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. (Source: excerpt from Taking Care of Your Teeth and Mouth - Age Page - Health Information: NIA)
What You Need To Know About Oral Cancer: NCI (Excerpt)
These are some symptoms to watch
for:
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A sore on the lip or in the mouth that does not heal;
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A lump on the lip or in the mouth or throat;
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A white or red patch on the gums, tongue, or lining of
the mouth;
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Unusual bleeding, pain, or numbness in the mouth;
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A sore throat that does not go away, or a feeling that
something is caught in the throat;
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Difficulty or pain with chewing or swallowing;
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Swelling of the jaw that causes dentures to fit poorly or
become uncomfortable;
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A change in the voice; and/or
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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. (Source: excerpt from What You Need To Know About Oral Cancer: NCI)
More Symptoms of Oral cancer:
More detailed symptom information may be found on the symptoms of Oral cancer article.
In addition to the above medical information, to get a full picture
of the possible signs or symptoms of this condition
and also possibly the signs and symptoms of its related medical conditions,
it may be necessary to examine symptoms
that may be
caused by:
Medical articles on signs and symptoms:
These general reference articles may be related
to medical signs and symptoms of disease in general:
What are the signs of Oral cancer?
The phrase "signs of Oral cancer" should, strictly speaking,
refer only to those signs and symptoms of Oral cancer that are not readily apparent to the patient.
The word "symptoms of Oral cancer" is the more general meaning; see symptoms of Oral cancer.
The signs and symptom information on this page
attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Oral cancer.
This medical information about signs and symptoms for Oral cancer has been gathered
from various sources,
may not be fully accurate,
and may not be the full list of Oral cancer signs or Oral cancer symptoms.
Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Oral cancer may vary on an individual basis for each patient.
Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they
are indeed Oral cancer symptoms.
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