What can oral cancer be mistaken for?
Common mouth cancer symptoms
These symptoms are often mistaken for a cold that won't go away or a persistent sore in the mouth. Other mouth cancer symptoms may include: Persistent tongue and/or jaw pain. A lump or thickening in the inside of the mouth.
How do you rule out oral cancer?
Oral cancer can present itself in many different ways, which could include: a lip or mouth sore that doesn't heal, a white or reddish patch on the inside of your mouth, loose teeth, a growth or lump inside your mouth, mouth pain, ear pain, and difficulty or pain while swallowing, opening your mouth or chewing.
How would I feel if I had oral cancer?
The cancer may not be found until it is quite advanced because you might not have any pain or symptoms. Your dentist is the person most likely to discover your mouth cancer, so it's important to have regular dental check-ups.
Can you have mouth cancer for years without knowing?
Is mouth cancer hard or soft?
Can mouth cancer be misdiagnosed?
Is mouth cancer obvious?