What causes 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

Cancer is defined as the uncontrollable growth of cells that invade and cause damage to surrounding tissue. 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

Mouth cancer can complicate, affecting the outlook of the condition. Dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, is the main complication of mouth cancer. Swallowing is normally an automatic process, but surgery or radiotherapy may affect the action of the tongue, mouth, or throat. read more