Oral Cancer

Oral Cancer

Cancer is defined as the uncontrolled growth of cells that attack and damage the surrounding tissues. Oral cancer growth or injury arising out of the mouth that does not disappear. Oral cancer includes cancer lips, tongue, cheek, floor of the mouth, soft palate and hard, sinuses, and pharynx (throat), can be life threatening if not diagnosed and treated early.

Risk factor for oral cancer, among others:
* Smoking
* Menginang
* Excessive alcohol consumption
* History of oral cancer in the family
* Affected by excessive sunlight.

Symptom
* Swelling
* Bleeding is not clear why in the mouth
* The pain / pain in the face, mouth and neck.
* Kesulitasn chewing, swallowing, and speaking
* Chronic hoarseness

Treatment
Choice of treatment depends mainly on public health, where the cancer starts in the mouth or oropharynx, tumor size, and whether the cancer has spread. The doctor can describe treatment choices and the expected results.

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