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What is oral cancer?

Medically reviewed by Brian T. Luong, DMD Key Takeaways Oral cancer often shows up as a sore or pain in the mouth that won't ...
Stage III oral cavity cancer is characterized by larger tumors or lymph node involvement, often diagnosed through physical ...
In vitro studies pinpoint signaling pathways that could be potential targets in oral squamous cell carcinoma treatments.
Last year, more than 70,000 people in the United States were diagnosed with head and neck cancers, and its rates have steadily risen worldwide. These cancers arise from squamous epithelial cells ...
Gum cancer is a rare type of cancer that occurs in your mouth. Early diagnosis is important to treat this cancer, and it may be curable with a combination of surgery and other treatments. Gum cancer ...
Margot Blair from Dumfries thought she had no cause for concern after receiving the results of a biopsy in 2022, when she first began to experience white lesions on her tongue. However, two years ...
Actor Dave Coulier, best known for his role in the sitcom “Full House,” recently sat down with CURE to discuss facing cancer for the second time. Dave Coulier, best known for his role in the sitcom ...
According to a 2021 study published by the American Cancer Society, African Americans have a higher risk of developing oral cancer and a higher likelihood of dying from it compared to white Americans.
Gum (gingival) cancer is a rare type of oral cancer. Gingival cancer grows in the thin skin layer protecting your teeth. The skin layer is also called your gingiva. It covers your upper and lower jaws ...