Tongue symptoms of oral cancer?

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Tongue cancer, technically known as oral or oropharyngeal cancer, is one of the most common cancers. That's why it's important to understand the symptoms of tongue cancer for early treatment. In most cases, people with tongue cancer are lifelong smokers or drinkers. Tongue symptoms of oral cancer? Let's talk about it

Tongue symptoms of oral cancer?

The normal oral mucosa is pink. If it turns white, brown or black, it means that the epithelial cells of the mucosa have changed. In particular, oral mucosa coarsening, thickening or induration, oral leukoplakia, erythema, is likely to have cancer.

The course of oral ulcer is generally not more than two weeks. If the symptoms such as burning sensation and pain are not good after two weeks, or there are bulges around the edge, uneven center, and covered by necrotic tissue, it is necessary to pay attention to the possibility of oral cancer.

Unexplained mass in the mouth or neck (not necessarily painful when touching). Oral cancer often metastasizes to the nearby cervical lymph nodes. Sometimes the primary lesion is very small, even the symptoms are not obvious, but metastatic cancer cells are found in the cervical lymph nodes. Therefore, if the cervical lymph nodes suddenly swell, it is necessary to check the oral cavity.

matters needing attention

Smoking and drinking should be avoided. Among the carcinogenic factors, tobacco is the largest carcinogen. The primary prevention of oral cancer in China should focus on the education of the harmfulness of smoking and drinking, and change the habit of smoking and drinking; Encourage the public not to get into the habit of smoking; Smokers had better give up smoking. Those who have smoked but can't give up smoking should at least reduce the dosage.