Question 1

could you take a look at a few pictures of my mouth and tell me if anything looks like possible signs of pre oral cancer?

Accepted Answer

Not w surety: A picture is only a 2 dimensional representation of a 3 dimensional object. I would not feel secure on making a diagnosis based only on a "few pictures." An oral cancer exam is part of every Periodic Oral Examination. See your Dentist for visual examination, tissue palpating, lymph node screening, oral &amp; medical history, medication evaluation, and screening examination illumination. See a Pro.

Question 2

what are early signs of mouth cancer?

Accepted Answer

Ulcers, hoarseness.: Oral cavity cancers present as nonhealing ulcers that can be painful.  Hoarseness may be an early sign of laryngeal cancer.

Question 3

what do you get as early symptoms of mouth cancer?

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Ulcers, hoarseness.: Oral cavity cancers present as nonhealing ulcers that can be painful.  Hoarseness may be an early sign of laryngeal cancer.

Question 4

what are early symptoms of mouth cancer you can watch for?

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Nonhealing ulcers.: Most patients present at over 50 years of age.  Symptoms vary with the primary site. Oral cavity lesions can present with nonhealing ulcers that are painful. Hoarseness is an early symptom of laryngeal or throat cancer. Sore throat or otalgia can be a late symptom of oropharyngeal cancer. Rarely, patients can have rock hard cervical or supraclavicular lymph node enlargement.

Question 5

qhat are some early signs and symptoms of mouth cancer?

Accepted Answer

Mouth cancer: Any lesion that has not completely resolved after two weeks should be seen by an oral surgeon and evaluated for a biopsy. It's that simple. Also every adult individual should see their dentist for an exam every 6 months which should include a complete head and neck soft tissue examination. Individuals cannot examine themselves nor are trained to know what to look fo.

Question 6

how do people develop mouth cancer?

Accepted Answer

Tobacco and alcohol : Predominately,  tobacco use and drinking alcohol can lead to oral cancer. A recent study showed that over 90% of oral cancers were associated with combining heavy smoking and heavy drinking.

Question 7

how common is mouth cancer in 16 year olds?

Accepted Answer

Rare: Smoking of any kind and use of alcohol will increase your risk over time. Get six month soft tissue examination at your regular dental check ups. No need to worry at your current age.

Question 8

possible oral/mouth cancer. how to tell for sure?

Accepted Answer

Biopsy: Unless your physician or dentist is 100% that it's benign, you'll get a biopsy, which will be read by a pathologist such as myself, and hopefully a couple of us.  We'll tell you whether it's cancer. Many, perhaps most, oral cancers are now cured.

Question 9

can you explain what are symptoms of mouth cancer?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Asymptomatic, pain, local irritation or discomfort. Local change of mucosa, mass, ulcer formation.

Question 10

what are some actions that increase the risk of mouth cancer?

Accepted Answer

Smoking: Smoking, and chewing tobacco and oral sex if someone has hpv.

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