International Oral Cancer Associations states that during a self-examination you should, "Look for any white, red spots or sores in your mouth specially on the floor of the mouth and on your tongue that do not go away after seven to fourteen days. Ask your dentist to check these. If you notice any swelling in your mouth or in your throat or in your neck that does not go away after seven to ten days. A lump on the lip or in the mouth needs to be checked. Also look for any white patches in your mouth. Oral cancer screening takes only couple of minutes.
The most common areas for oral cancer in the mouth are the floor of the mouth & sides of the tongues where contact the floor of the mouth."
Conducting a self examination is vital to finding oral cancer at its earliest stages. By doing so you lower your risk of finding it at a later stage, therefore increasing your treatment options.
Please note that not all oral cancers are found during self examination. If there are any discrepancies, talk to your physician or dentist immediately.
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The most common areas for oral cancer in the mouth are the floor of the mouth & sides of the tongues where contact the floor of the mouth."
Conducting a self examination is vital to finding oral cancer at its earliest stages. By doing so you lower your risk of finding it at a later stage, therefore increasing your treatment options.
Please note that not all oral cancers are found during self examination. If there are any discrepancies, talk to your physician or dentist immediately.
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