- Persistent pain in the mouth
- White or red patches in the mouth
- A sore or ulcer in the mouth that does not heal within three weeks
- Lumps…
Ciro Gilvetti and Andrew Osafo review the signs and symptoms of mouth cancer and explain how to perform a mouth cancer examination.
November is Mouth Cancer Action Month – a campaign that aims to raise awareness of mouth cancer to enable people to become ‘mouthaware’ and save lives through prevention and early detection. Are you planning to take part in Mouth Cancer Action Month?
Although November is Mouth Cancer Action Month, as dental professionals we should be continually raising awareness of mouth cancer. Are you doing this? We are in a prime position to educate the public about this devastating condition.
Mouth cancer is a serious and debilitating disease that can devastate – and prematurely end – lives. Therefore our actions can help save lives.
Consequently, the aim of this article is to review the signs and symptoms of mouth cancer and discuss how to perform a mouth cancer examination.
Mouth cancer signs and symptoms
The signs and symptoms of mouth cancer include:
- Persistent pain in the mouth
- White or red patches in the mouth
- A sore or ulcer in the mouth that does not heal within three weeks
- Lumps…
