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 ...
Maintaining good oral health is crucial for overall well-being. One aspect often overlooked in oral health is the early detection of mouth cancer. Mouth cancer, also known as oral cancer, can be ...
Strange lumps in your body, unintentional weight loss, to changes in skin are all the red flags you may be told to notice when looking for signs of cancer. However, some of the early symptoms of some ...
Every year in Uganda, thousands of people are diagnosed with oral cancer. Unfortunately, most cases are detected too late ...
A sore in the mouth, ongoing hoarseness, a sore throat that won’t go away… All of these symptoms can be associated with a variety of illnesses or conditions, most of which are not so serious. But ...
Oral mucosa cancer starts in the mucosa, which is the lining of the mouth. Tobacco use is the biggest risk factor, but alcohol consumption and HPV infection can also increase the risk. The main ...
Recent years have witnessed a significant shift in our understanding of oral cancer causes. While tobacco and alcohol have traditionally dominated the conversation around risk factors, medical ...