Cancer of the Mouth
Growths in the oral cavity, on the tongue, lips and gums, as well as the salivary glands and tonsils are common in cases of mouth cancer. If it metastasizes, this cancer will damage the lymphatic system, as well as your head and lungs. It’s more common in men than women who are over the age of 40. Quitting cigarettes and reducing alcohol consumption can drastically decrease the risk of contracting it.
Mouth or tongue ulcers that last for more than three weeks
Many people experience the occasional mouth ulcer, which can be caused by stress, changes in the weather or a compromised immune system. In cases where such ulcers don’t heal after three weeks, they may be symptomatic of mouth cancer.
Other symptoms:
Red or white spots in the oral cavity
Unexplained pain in the mouth or ears
Unexplained lump in the throat
Intense sore throat
Hoarseness and trouble swallowing
Oral swelling and bleeding
Color changes in the lips, gums, tongue and inner cheeks more
Growths in the oral cavity, on the tongue, lips and gums, as well as the salivary glands and tonsils are common in cases of mouth cancer. If it metastasizes, this cancer will damage the lymphatic system, as well as your head and lungs. It’s more common in men than women who are over the age of 40. Quitting cigarettes and reducing alcohol consumption can drastically decrease the risk of contracting it.
Mouth or tongue ulcers that last for more than three weeks
Many people experience the occasional mouth ulcer, which can be caused by stress, changes in the weather or a compromised immune system. In cases where such ulcers don’t heal after three weeks, they may be symptomatic of mouth cancer.
Other symptoms:
Red or white spots in the oral cavity
Unexplained pain in the mouth or ears
Unexplained lump in the throat
Intense sore throat
Hoarseness and trouble swallowing
Oral swelling and bleeding
Color changes in the lips, gums, tongue and inner cheeks more
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I stopped smoking and drinking 15 years back, but got oral cancer 4 years back. May be I had oral lichen planus for the past 20 years which got converted to cancer though such cases are rare. I was told that my teeth were not properly aligned and used to continuously bite the cheeks resulting into ulcers. I was advised to remove the molars 15 years back, but I ignored it and hence OLP and carcinoma left buccal mucosa. Went through surgery followed by radiation therapy at AIIMS, New Delhi. Reasonably OK now for a man of 69 years. Can share my story. Col Ashwani Almadi (Retd): e-mail: almadiak@rediffmail.com more
Aug 16
Bipin ji, it is a very good suggestion but i wonder if it will be possible or not since there is no single body who keep record of all survivors of cancer in Delhi/NCR etc. It is true that cancer patients spend huge money on treatment of cancer if detected in advanced stage without survival but please understand that there is no way out, one has to continue his efforts to get treatment for relief from pains and other side effects even if knowing that he has limited time. In my family alone, I have seen 5 cases of cancer and we did all possible treatment as per Doctor advise but could not survive except may be prolonging life for few months or so. But if the cancer is detected in early stage, the cure is possible and in my family and friends circle, I know few cases who have survived for last 10-15 years with continued treatment as per doctor advises. more
Aug 16
Is it possible to make and publish every month, the cancer survivor identity with name-address-email-phone details so that sufferer can contact them to get first hand experience of the battle to be fought. Can some feasibility in this direction be done? Cancer is a monster and those who get it are at varieties of planted medical treatment options that yield no results in advance stages and lakhs are spent by then killing the resources of family. First hand talks in person would innitiate decision making with alternatives and motivation.\ Bipin Shah more
Aug 16
