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Oral Cancer
Alternate Names : Cancer - Mouth, Head and Neck Cancer, Mouth Cancer, Squamous Cell Cancer - Mouth
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Oral Cancer Diagnosis & Tests
An examination of the mouth by the health care provider or dentist shows a visible and/or palpable (can be felt) lesion of the lip, tongue, or other mouth area. As the tumor enlarges, it may become an ulcer and bleed. Speech difficulties, chewing problems, or swallowing difficulties may develop, particularly if the cancer is on the tongue.
A tongue biopsy, gum biopsy, and microscopic examination of the lesion confirm the diagnosis of oral cancer.
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• Definition
• Oral Cancer Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Oral Cancer Symptoms & Signs
• Oral Cancer Prevention
• Oral Cancer Diagnosis & Tests
• Oral Cancer Treatment
• Oral Cancer Prognosis
• Oral Cancer Complications
• Oral Cancer Support Groups
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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• Cancer
• Leukoplakia
• Mouth Ulcers
• Tumor
Tests & Exams
• Gum Biopsy
• Tongue Biopsy
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• Chronic
• Dental Care - Adult
• Erosion
• Metastasis
• Mouth Sores
• Radiation Therapy
• Rashes
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• Speech Impairment (Adult)
• Stress and Anxiety
• Surgical Excision
• Swallowing Difficulty
• Taste - Impaired
• Tongue Problems
Review Date : 7/11/2002
Reviewed By : Ezra Cohen, Ezra E.W. Cohen, M.D., Department of Medicine, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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