Aside from ulcers that take ages to heal and unexplained lumps in your neck or mouth, Dr Sikka adds: “Other symptoms may include difficulty in swallowing which lasts for a few weeks, red or white ...

Cases of mouth cancer have grown by more than a third over the last decade, according to a recent report, placing renewed emphasis on the importance of knowing the symptoms and having them checked ...

Oral cancer affects mouth tissues. Early detection is key. Regular dental checkups help. Tobacco and alcohol increase risk. Symptoms include sores and patches. Self-exams are important. It impacts ...

Mouth cancer deaths rise: Causes, symptoms and how to get a check-up for it. ... The other places they can occur include the lips, gums, inside of the cheeks and the floor and roof of the mouth.

Sign of deadly cancer you can spot in your mouth & 5 other 'silent' symptoms. ... Having an ulcer on your lips, inside of your cheek or on your gums that won't go away could be a sign of HIV.

Smoking induces early signs of cancer in cheek swabs Date: May 14, 2015 Source: University College London Summary: DNA damage caused by smoking can be detected in cheek swabs, finds research.

Mouth cancer could also cause "unexplained pain or numbness" inside of the mouth. ... As can a lump or thickening in the cheek, ... Mouth Cancer Awareness month begins on November 1, ...

Mouth cancer symptoms According to the NHS , symptoms of mouth cancer can affect any parts of your mouth including the gums, tongue, inside the cheeks, or lips. Symptoms include: ...

A novel test for lung cancer uses inner cheek cells to identify the disease in high-risk patients. In a new study presented at CHEST 2005, the 71st annual international scientific assembly of the ...

Mouth cancer can appear as a mouth ulcer which does not heal, the NHS says. It can also present as red or white patches in the mouth, lips, gums, inside of the cheeks, and the roof of the mouth.

Many people may be unaware of the subtle signs that could indicate the presence of mouth cancer - here's what you need to look out for. ... gums, inside the cheeks, or the floor of the mouth.

SAN DIEGO — Hall of Fame outfielder Tony Gwynn was undergoing surgery Tuesday to remove a new cancerous tumor inside his right cheek. Gwynn, now San Diego State’s baseball coach, previously ...