Cancer Articles (Dr. S.N White)

What kinds of cancers are found in the mouth? The cancers of the mouth (oral cavity) include the lip, tongue, floor of the mouth, cheeks (buccal mucosa), and gums (gingivae). Who is at high risk to get cancer of the mouth? This cancer is predominantly found in men between the ages of 60 and 70. People who are heavy smokers (more than a pack a day), drink alcohol heavily, are over 45, and have a family history of this kind of cancer are at a higher risk to develop cancers of the oral cavity, the mouth, and the throat. Is cancer of the mouth easy to detect? Yes, it is usually discovered early, since it can be seen easily. White patches ( leukoplakia ), velvety red spots (erythroplasia), or dark patches are symptoms which should be seen by a doctor, who will do a biopsy of them. Many cancers of the mouth are first discovered by dentists. What are the symptoms of oral cancer? The warning signs of oral cancer are as follows: • A lump in the cheek that can be felt with the ...

This can be significant. But first it is necessary to be sure that it is really blood and not a glandular secretion. Therefore, the fresh discharge from the nipple is put onto a slide and looked at under the microscope. If it contains red blood cells, then it is blood. Bloody discharges can come from excessive growth of normal or exuberant tissue in the breast ducts; this is an innocent phenomenon. Or it can be the first symptom of tumor or cancer, which is sometimes too small even to be felt. Usually a biopsy is required to make an accurate diagnosis.