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Oral Cancer Symptoms and Diagnosis: The Warning of a Persistent Mouth Sore
A persistent mouth sore deserves attention, even though most oral ulcers are not cancerous. If an ulcer or patch has not healed after at least 2 weeks—or if there are red or white patches, lumps, or unexplained bleeding—it should be evaluated by a dentist or otolaryngologist.
Oral cancer cannot be diagnosed from appearance or pain alone; confirmation requires a biopsy. Smoking and excessive alcohol consumption are major risk factors, with the risk increasing further when both are present.
Early detection matters not only for survival. It may also reduce the extent of surgery and help preserve speech, chewing, and swallowing.
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