The dangers of smoking are well-documented, from lung disease to heart issues, but one of the most significant yet often overlooked risks is its association with various types of oral cancer. Tobacco ...

WE’RE all taught to be aware of potential signs of cancer – from strange lumps and skin changes, to unexplained weight loss ...

Gum (gingival) cancer is a rare type of oral cancer. Gingival cancer grows in the thin skin layer protecting your teeth. The skin layer is also called your gingiva. It covers your upper and lower jaws ...

Lip cancer tends to spread slower compared to other types of cancers. Because of that, the survival rates for lip cancer are relatively high when detected and treated early. Lip cancer is a type of ...

Soft palate cancers affect the roof of your mouth near your throat. They often go undetected until they’ve spread to other parts of your mouth. Early detection and treatment are essential to improve ...

Drinking as little as 9 grams of alcohol a day may increase mouth cancer risk by 50%. A new study links alcohol to higher ...

Jaw cancer is a very rare type of oral cancer, or cancer in the mouth. It falls under the broader category of head and neck cancers. Experts often refer to cancers of the jaw as oral cavity cancers.

Stage 3 oral cancer is a more developed form of oral cancer, but the disease has not spread to distant sites or organs. Treatment options can include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, other ...

In India, oral cancer is one of the most prevalent yet preventable types of cancer, and the key to reducing its burden is to ...

Certain genetic disorders can greatly increase the risk of oral cancer. In people with these disorders, oral cancer may develop at a younger age compared with its other causes. Tobacco and alcohol are ...