What are the causes of mouth cancer?

Cancer that occurs on the inside of the mouth is sometimes called oral cancer or oral cavity cancer. Mouth cancer is one of several types of cancer grouped in a category called head and neck cancers. Mouth cancer and other head and neck cancers are often treated similarly. read more

Oral cancer appears as a growth or sore in the mouth that does not go away. Oral cancer, which includes cancers of the lips, tongue, cheeks, floor of the mouth, hard and soft palate, sinuses, and pharynx (throat), can be life threatening if not diagnosed and treated early. read more

Oral Cancer: Causes and Symptoms & The Oral Cancer Exam Cover image Part of the "Oral Cancer: What African American Men Need to Know" series, this fact sheet highlights oral cancer's risk factors and signs and symptoms, and the importance of the oral cancer exam. read more