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Mouth cancer is cancer of the tissues of the mouth, such as the tongue, or inner surface of the cheek. People who smoke or drink excessively have a higher risk of developing mouth cancer.

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33 years experience

Is a type of:

Mouth disorders • Head and neck cancer • Cancer

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Rare

Body locations

Mouth

Types of

Oral leukoplakia
Condition

Symptoms

Ear ache
Unable to open mouth (jaw)
Swollen glands
Mouth pain
Difficulty swallowing
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Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Mouth cancer

Surgery

Surgery

Tests

Liver function test
Prealbumin
Total protein
Creatinine
Blood urea nitrogen
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Risk factors

Personal

Multiple sexual partners
Cigarette smoking

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