Incidence and mortality rates are almost three times higher for men than women, with the incidence gender ratio having recently narrowed. An increase among younger patients has also been recognized.
Blacks have a higher incidence and mortality than whites.
In the United States, oral cancer is the seventh most common cancer among males and the fourth most common cancer among African-American males, who in relation to the general population bear a disproportionate burden of this disease. One American dies from this disease every hour, more than from either cervical cancer or melanoma. Loosening of the teeth or pain around the teeth or jaw Swelling of the jaw that causes dentures to fit poorly or become uncomfortable Symptom Duration is commonly about 4-5 months, ranging from a few weeks to a year. The majority of lesions grow slowly, but some can double in size in a few days or a week. Hereafter, pharyngeal cancer is also included in the term oral cancer.