What are the symptoms of mouth cancer? how do i check for mouth cancer by myself at home?

Varied: Oral cancer can present itself in various ways. This makes it very important to have it checked by a professional if you see anything suspicious. Some common presentations are: white patches red patches mixed red and white patches a persistent sore that won't heal unexplained bleeding difficulty or pain when swallowing loose teeth difficulty wearing dentures lump in the neck ear pain hoarseness.

ABC: A: asymmetry, look for sores, bumps, ulcers that are not symmetrical b: borders- look for irregular, un-defined borders or edges of the same sores, bumps, ulcers c: color, typically red, white and multicolored most common spot is on the sides of the tongue or where chew is placed.

See a Dentist: In the early stages oral cancer is painless and difficult to see. Your best bet for detecting oral cancer is to have regular dental check-ups. By the time a person can self detect oral cancer it has progressed extensively and is very difficult to treat.