For this reason, it is very important for patients with oral and oropharyngeal cancer to have follow-up examinations for the rest of their lives and avoid risk factors, such as smoking and drinking, which increase the risk for these second cancers. Oral cancer, which can be deadly, is diagnosed in approximately 30,000 Americans each year, according to the American Cancer Society. The following are the most common symptoms for oral cancer. However, each individual may experience symptoms differently. Always consult your physician for a diagnosis.
Oral tumors can develop anywhere in the oral cavity and oropharynx.
Different types of oral cancer may develop in different areas of the mouth and throat. Some benign tumors disappear on their own. Others may have to be removed surgically. Most benign tumors do not recur. Always consult your physician for a diagnosis.