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 out ...

Margot Blair wants to raise awareness of the symptoms so others will seek medical advice if something is not right.

Oral cavity cancer refers to any type of cancer that develops in your mouth, including your lips, tongue, cheeks, or gums. A common symptom is a mouth ulcer that doesn’t heal. About 53,000 people in ...

Margot Blair from Dumfries thought she had no cause for concern after receiving the results of a biopsy in 2022, when she ...

With Christmas parties in full swing, a leading oral surgeon is urging Brits to pay attention to a subtle warning sign that ...

Oral mucosa cancer starts in the mucosa, which is the lining of the mouth. Tobacco use is the biggest risk factor, but alcohol consumption and HPV infection can also increase the risk. The main ...

Mouth cancer treatment often involves surgery. However, in earlier cancer stages, it may be treatable with nonsurgical options, such as radiation. With an early diagnosis of mouth cancer, the ...

Cigar smoking is often perceived as a more sophisticated or less harmful alternative to cigarette smoking. However, the reality is starkly different. Cigars are just as harmful, if not more when it ...

While not everyone who uses chewing tobacco will develop oral cancer, the majority of people who have oral cancer also use tobacco. Chewing tobacco doesn’t carry the risk of lung cancer associated ...