Question 1

25 male does oral cancer spread fast?have 3mm lump in lower lip for 2 years,hasn't really grown(maybe 1 or 2mm) if cancer would it spread to nodes yet

Accepted Answer

Lump in lip: The lump is probably a cyst. However, it is always best to have it examined by your dentist or an oral surgeon. If they think it is suspicious, they will recommend a biopsy.
It is Always better to be safe.

Question 2

i got an oral cancer screening done about a month ago now the roof of my mouth is white could cancer pop up that fast it does not scrape off so idk?

Accepted Answer

It might/depends,,,: At your age you shouldn't get oral cancer.  This usually presents in a person's 50s.  However as tobacco use, especially chewing tobacco is a very significant risk factor, young persons like yourself can get it if there is very heavy use.  Also, there is a chance of cancer from hpv if one engages in oral sex and it can appear in young people.  So do check-ups, stop chewing tobacco, and stay safe.

Question 3

is oral cancer common?

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~35-40K cases/yr: There are about 35-40, 000 oral and pharynx cancers per year in the United States.

Question 4

symptoms of oral cancer?

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A few: Oral ulcer or sore, swelling, pain. numbness, loose teeth, numbness, bleeding, difficulty swallowing or chewing.
See oral surgeon if concerned you might have oral cancer.

Question 5

how do you get oral cancer?

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Many ways: The known risk factors for oral cancer are tobacco use (whether cigarettes, cigars or smokeless tobacco), alcohol use, and infection with certain strains of human papilloma virus.  Genetics may play a role in some people.

Question 6

can cuts cause oral cancer?

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Usually not: No simple cuts are not the cause of oral cancer.

Question 7

can teenagers get oral cancer?

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Unlikely: Unlikely but cancer spares none.

Question 8

how do they treat oral cancer?

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Many ways.: Local disease is treated by surgery and radiation.  Surgery is more common.  Chemotherapy, like Cisplatin and 5-fluorouracil used before or during radiation is just as good as surgery and radiation in locally advanced disease.  Recurrent or metastatic disease is treated palliatively with Cisplatin and 5-fluorouracil or paclitaxil.  Patients with localized disease can have 75% 5 year survival.

Question 9

how to know i have oral cancer ?

Accepted Answer

Biopsy report: Any suspicious lesion warrants a biopsy to confirm a diagnosis of cancer. Unfortunately patients don't know that they have oral cancer until a dentist or physician sees it, biopsies it and give you the bad news. Have your dentist give you a full head and neck exam every 6 months. If it is not part of his\her routine, ask for it or find another dentist. Early detection is key!

Question 10

are sores a sign of oral cancer?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Sores that do not heal on their own within two weeks should be examined by your dentist or physician to determine what they are.

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