Understand what measures you can take to avoid mouth cancer. If you have reassured yourself that you do not have mouth cancer but wish to prevent it from developing in future, there are a number of measures you can take: Avoid smoking or using tobacco products. Avoid drinking excessive amounts of alcohol. Protect your lips from the sun using SPF. read more
Any scaly patch, dry patch, bump, ulceration, new growth, spot, bleeding area, canker sore that does not heal, or other new lesion anywhere on the lips, inside the lips or cheeks, or on the gums, tongue, under the tongue, or in the back of the throat that lasts more than one week, should be checked out right away by a board-certified dermatologist, oral surgeon, or ENT specialist. read more
Oral cancer often starts as a tiny, unnoticed white or red spot or sore anywhere in the mouth. It can affect any area of the oral cavity including the lips, gum tissue, check lining, tongue and the hard or soft palate. read more