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Cancer of the Mouth and Throat

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Sort Desciption: Early symptoms of mouth cancer include discolored, patchy thickened areas on the ... To help prevent mouth or throat cancer, don't smoke or chew tobacco. ...

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Cancer of the Mouth and Throat he vast majority of mouth and throat cancers develop in the lining of the mouth and throat. Sometimes the cause is unknown, but use of tobacco and excessive consumption of alcohol are well-known risk factorsespecially when used together. Chewing tobacco and snuff are just as risky as smoking. Chronic irritation from jagged tooth surfaces or poorly fitting dentures are rare risk factors. Throat cancers usually develop after the age of 55, and men are two and a half times more likely to develop them than women. Early symptoms of mouth cancer include discolored, patchy thickened areas on the inside cheek and gum, a lump or sore that fails to heal, and difficulty with dentures. Most mouth cancers occur along the side or on the bottom of the tongue or floor of the mouth. Theyre usually painless at first, even when theyre visible or can be felt with a finger. Early symptoms of throat cancer include hoarseness that lasts longer than two weeks, pain or difficulty swallowing, and swelling of the neck. Mouth and throat cancer can often be cured, especially if theyre discovered and treated in the early stages. Early surgical removal of the tumor gives the best chance of cure with the fewest side-effects. Radiation therapy is an alternative to surgery and is useful for tumors too large for surgical removal. To help prevent mouth ...

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