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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 Symptoms & Signs
Skin lesion, lump, or ulcer:
- On the tongue, lip, or other mouth area
- Usually small
- Most often pale colored, may be dark or discolored
- May be a deep, hard edged crack in the tissue
- Usually painless initially
- May develop a burning sensation or pain when the tumor is advanced
Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease:
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- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD - Pediatric)
- Memory Loss
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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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• Chronic
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• Erosion
• Metastasis
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• Rashes
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• Swallowing Difficulty
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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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