Oral cancer is a malignant neoplasm that affects the lips, internal surfaces of the oral cavity, as well as the back wall of the pharynx, tonsils and salivary glands. It is more common in men than women and usually affects people over 40 years of age. The main risk factor is smoking in combination with alcohol abuse.
If oral cancer is not detected in time, surgery may be required, as well as a course of radiation and chemotherapy. It can also lead to death, with a five-year survival rate of about 50%. One of the reasons for the low survival rate is the frequent lack of early diagnosis when the first symptoms appear, so early diagnosis of oral cancer is the key to its successful treatment.
The earliest signs of oral cancer cannot be determined at home, so regular check-ups with a dentist and therapist are of particular importance.
WHAT SHOULD YOU PAY ATTENTION TO?
1. Wounds in the oral cavity - on the cheek or tongue, which do not heal within two weeks of treatment or there is no tendency to heal, you should immediately contact an oncologist.
2. Tumors in the nasopharynx can manifest as hearing loss or inflammation of the middle ear.
3. Alarming factors - numbness of the lips or mucous membranes of the mouth, unexplained loss of teeth, hearing loss or ringing in the ears, pain in the upper jaw or face, and enlargement of one or more lymph nodes in the neck.
RISK FACTORS FOR ORAL CANCER
1. Human papillomavirus (HPV), sexually transmitted.
2. Poor oral and dental hygiene, environmental or professional inhalants also negatively affect, that is, inhalation of various chemical compounds can increase the risk of developing a dangerous disease.
3. Increases the risks of tobacco use, marijuana, poor diet, especially a diet low in vitamins A and B, a weakened immune system, exposure to radioactive radiation.
HOW IT PREVENTS ORAL CANCER
1. Do not smoke or chew tobacco. Tobacco use is the main cause of oral cancer in 80-90% of cases.
2. If you have the symptoms listed above, contact an oncologist immediately.
An appointment with an oncologist is made by calling the Call Center: +7 717 2 702-911, reference: +7 (7172) 702-911.
Our address: Nur-Sultan с., Kerey, Zhanibek Khandar street, 3.