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Need expert help here. what are the symptoms of mouth cancer?

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Red or white spot: There are no painful symptoms in early cancers. But you may see a red spot or a white spot that does to heal in. 2 weeks. Get any spots checked by your dentist smokers who also drink alcohol have the highest risk.

Answered 11/9/2016

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Oral Cancer: Unfortunately, by the time a patient becomes aware of symptoms related to oral cancer on their own, it's potentially very serious. Therefore, do not smoke or drink alcohol excessively (two leading causes) and see a dentist every 6 months for a thorough head and neck soft tissue exam. Any lesion that remains more than 2 weeks needs to be evaluated by an oral surgeon.

Answered 3/12/2020

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Signs/Symptoms: See oral surgeon or ENT doc if you have any of these symptoms: Persistent mouth sore, persistent mouth pain, a lump or thickening in the cheek, a white/red patch on the gums, tongue, tonsil, or lining of the mouth, a sore throat, hoarseness or feeling that something is caught in the throat that does not go away, difficulty swallowing/chewing.

Answered 11/9/2016

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