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Medical Conditions - Oral Cancer

Cancer that originates in the cells of the mouth is called oral cancer. This type of cancer includes cancer of the lips, tongue, cheeks, gums, floor of the mouth, hard palate, and soft palate. The symptoms of oral cancer are sore lips, growth in your mouth, loose teeth, drastic weight loss, sore throat, jaw stiffness, and tongue pain.

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Is my mouth sore a sign of oral cancer?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It looks like a well indurated mucosal ulcer. Being oral cancer is unlikely.

How can squamous cell carcinoma in my relative be treated?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Squamous cell carcinomas of the lip rank as the prevailing malignant tumors within the oral cavity.

Could my tonsil lesion indicate oral cancer at 65?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First thing, I would like to tell you is that on appearance, it does not look like cancer. But what you feel with your fingers is more important than what you see.

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How to manage recurrent swelling in the hard palate?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and all your pictures (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity).

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How does HPV cause oral cancer, and how to prevent it?

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Is HPV linked to the risk of oral cancer?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern.

Are maxillectomy and reconstruction the best options for my dad?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. Kindly attach his test and biopsy reports as well. Thank you.

How do I know if a post-extraction oral lesion is cancer or not?

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I quit tobacco. Are tobacco-linked oral cancer risks high?

Hello, Welcome back to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. There are a lot of chances to develop oral cancer if you smoke cigars and chew tobacco for a long time.

How can I know if I have oral cancer signs or just anxiety?

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