Mouth Cancer

What is it?

Cancer in the mouth.

Mainly affects those 40 years old and over.

Cause

Drinking large amounts of alcohol
Smoking (cigars, cigarettes, cigarillos)
Chewing tobacco, betel nut
Tobacco snorted through nose
Diet: Eating a diet high in red meat, processed foods and fried foods
Eating a diet deficient in fruits and vegetables
Being exposed to excess sunlight (increases risk for lip cancer)
Weak immune system
Mouth disease
Leukoplakia – condition in which one or more white patches or spots (lesions) forms inside the mouth that cannot be brushed off.
Graft-versus-host disease
Genetic conditions i.e. Fanconi anemia
Dyskeratosis congenita-rare genetic form of bone marrow failure, the inability of the marrow to produce sufficient blood cells.
Occupational: Exposure to dust and chemicals i.e.
- Metals (nickel, beryllium)
- Paint manufacture and fumes
- Wood
- Coal
- Oils (petrol, diesel)
- Alcohols
Viral: Human papillomavirus (HPV)

Illicit drugs

Vitamins, herbals and minerals

Yerba Mate toxicity

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Symptoms

Changes in taste?
Ear pain?
Swollen lymph glands and/or reoccurring mouth ulcers?
Mouth ulcer(s) that do not heal (mouth ulcers that have been there for three weeks or more)?
Swelling in mouth longer than three weeks?
Pain and difficulty when swallowing?
Sore throat longer than seven days or more?
Dry cough longer than three weeks?
Red and/or white patches in mouth and tongue, lips or gums?
Toothache, or a loose tooth or teeth for no reason?
Voice changes/or a hoarse voice?
General discomfort (muscle weakness), uneasiness or ill feeling (malaise) and/or fatigue (tiredness)?
Unexplained weight loss?
Unknown lumps or swellings on any part of body?

Complications /Information to beware of/General tips:

This condition can lead to:

Difficulty swallowing, chewing, speaking, or moving the tongue or jaw
Numb tongue or area of the mouth
Persistent bad breath

This condition may show similar symptoms to:

Please talk to your healthcare professional (i.e. Medical Doctor/Pharmacist/Dentist) for further advice

Detailed Information

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