Oral cancer usually occurs in people over the age of 45 but can develop at any age. These are some symptoms to look for:
- A sore on the lip or in the mouth that does not heal.
- A lump on the lip or in the mouth or throat.
- A white or red patch on the gums, tongue, or lining of the mouth.
- Non–healing ulcer in the Buccal cavity or on the tongue.
- Unusual bleeding, pain, or numbness in the mouth.
- A sore throat that does not go away, or a feeling that something is caught in the throat.
- Difficulty or pain with chewing or swallowing.
- Swelling of the jaw that causes dentures to fit poorly or become uncomfortable.
- A change in the voice.
- Pain in the ear.