Oral Cancer Signs and Symptoms
- New Castle Dental
- Apr 9, 2019
- 1 min read
Updated: Apr 23
Sore in the mouth that doesn’t heal
Pain in the mouth doesn’t go away
Lump or thickening in the cheek
White or red patch on the gums, tongue, tonsils, or lining of the mouth
Sore throat or feeling that something is caught in the throat that doesn’t go away
Trouble chewing or swallowing
Trouble moving the jaw or tongue
Numbness of the tongue or other area of the mouth
Swelling of the jaw that causes dentures to fit poorly or become uncomfortable
Loosening of the teeth or pain around the teeth or jaw
Voice changes
Lump or mass in the neck
Weight loss
Constant bad breath
Loosening of the teeth or pain around the teeth or jaw
Many of these signs and symptoms can also be caused by things other than cancer, or even by other cancers. It’s still very important to see a doctor or dentist if any of these conditions lasts more than 2 weeks so that the cause can be found and treated, if needed.
Reference:
The American Cancer Society Medical
