Oral cancer, also known as mouth cancer, is a type of cancer that affects the lips, tongue, cheeks, gums, or throat.
It's often referred to as a "silent killer" because it can develop without noticeable symptoms in its early stages.
Oral cancer develops when the DNA of cells in the mouth is damaged, causing them to grow and multiply abnormally.
A sore or ulcer in the mouth that doesn't heal
Unexplained bleeding or pain in the mouth
Difficulty swallowing or speaking
A lump or thickening in the cheek or lip
Numbness or tingling in the mouth or lips
A change in the voice or speech