Mouth Cancer

Mouth Cancer - How to prevent?

Mouth Cancer - Causes and Risk Factors

oral cancer

What are the risk factors for mouth cancer?

Smoking
Heavy alcohol consumption
Betel nut chewing
Tobacco chewing
Chronic irritation from ill-fitting dentures
Sun exposure (for lip cancer)
Poor immunity states, e.g. patients on immunosuppressants or HIV
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) infection
Poor nutrition especially diets low in fruits and vegetables
Premalignant oral lesions:
- Leukoplakia, which is a persistent white patch in the oral cavity
- Erythroplakia, which is a persistent brightly coloured smooth area in the oral cavity (erythroplakia has higher risks of turning cancerous than leukoplakia)

Mouth Cancer - Preparing for surgery

Mouth Cancer - Post-surgery care

Mouth Cancer - Other Information

Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose ＆ Throat)

Article contributed by SingHealth Duke-NUS Head and Neck Centre

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