In the early stages of mouth cancer, you don’t always have symptoms. But sometimes
you may notice:
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Swellings/thickenings, lumps or bumps, rough spots/crusts/or eroded areas on the
lips, gums, or other areas inside the mouth. Which doesn’t disappear after two weeks
- An ulcer in your mouth that doesn’t heal after three weeks
- A neck lump for no known reason that doesn’t go away on its own
- Red or red-and-white patches in your mouth
If you have any of these symptoms, you should see your dentist immediately. Other
symptoms of mouth cancer can include:
- Discomfort or pain in your mouth
- Unexplained bleeding in your mouth
-
Unexplained numbness, loss of pain\tenderness of your lip or another part of your
mouth
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Persistent sores on the face, neck, or mouth that bleed easily and do not heal within
2 weeks
- A soreness or feeling that something is caught in the back of the throat
- Loose teeth or dentures that no longer fit you properly
- Difficult or painful chewing or swallowing, speaking or moving your jaw
- changes to your voice – it may sound hoarse or quieter, or you may slur your words
- Ear pain
- Unexplained weight loss
- Swollen lymph glands in your neck
These symptoms aren't necessarily signs of mouth cancer, but if you have any of
them, see your dentist.
