Men develop oral cancer twice as often as women, and it occurs more often in Black Americans than in whites. Do you know the warning signs of oral cancer?
Some oral cancer symptoms are common and easily identifiable. Other symptoms are surprising, and you might miss them.
First, what is oral cancer?
According to the American Dental Association, the term “oral cancer” encompasses throat, mouth, tongue and jaw cancer.
The American Cancer Society estimates there will be approximately 54,540 new cases of oral or oropharyngeal cancer, with approximately 11,580 deaths, in the United States in 2023.
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