Canker sores and oral cancer lesions may seem similar but there are ways to tell the difference. A lesion that's red, typically flat, and painful early on is usually a canker sore (aphthous ulcer).

Strange lumps in your body, unintentional weight loss, to changes in skin are all the red flags you may be told to notice when looking for signs of cancer ... lips or inside the cheeks.

inside of the cheeks, roof of the mouth, and throat with the goal of identifying any early signs of oral cancer. “Early detection of oral cancer through regular risk assessments is one of the most ...