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Nearly 50,000 Americans are diagnosed with mouth or throat cancer every single year, so we should all learn the telltale signs and symptoms.
Oral cancer is any cancer that involves the mouth, lips, gums, and tongue. It is often associated with throat cancer, since the disease can start in either spot and spread easily to the other.
Since anyone can get mouth cancer, we all need to remember the signs so we can identify the onset of cancer symptoms.
People who smoke or use tobacco products are at a higher risk, but this type of cancer can strike anyone, even if they have never chewed tobacco in their life.
Scroll through to learn the important mouth cancer symptoms everyone needs to know.
Sign #1: Sores On/In Your Mouth
Sores in your mouth that might be cancerous are usually flat, painless patches in the inside flesh of the mouth. They may be white or red, according to Cancer Treatment Centers of America.
Be careful not to confuse these scarier sores with extremely common ailments like canker ulcers and cold sores.
Cold sores and canker sores are usually painful or tingly, and often develop a “head” of some kind in the center.
Potentially cancerous sores may not hurt, but they might bleed without warning or explanation.
Any sore that lasts more than three weeks warrants a doctor’s opinion.
Sign #2: Lumps And Thick Patches
Lumps and thick patches of skin inside the mouth might indicate that mouth cancer is developing.
You might be able to feel these changes with your tongue. They might feel like bubbles and ridges, or a bit like calluses.
Thickening is especially common in the inside of the cheek, according to Ken Beadling Dentistry.
Sign #3: Loose Teeth
Loose teeth are never a good sign in adulthood, and might help warn you of a cancer developing.
If you feel like your teeth are jiggly, you need to get a medical opinion right away.
There are lots of reasons your teeth might feel loose, but only a medical professional can determine if cancer is the cause.
Sign #4: Lump In Your Throat
It’s a very common symptom, and usually nothing to worry about, but you should check with your doctor if you feel like you cannot swallow, if you can actually feel or see a lump in your mouth or throat, or if you’re finding that food and liquids are coming back up.
In these cases, there might be a real mass blocking your throat, not just the sensation of one.
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