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Is
it very common ?
Oral
Cancer is the most common of cancers in India with as many
as 64,460 cases reported each year. That makes it as common
as cancer of the lungs, breast or cervix. As much as 7% of
all cancer deaths in males 4% in females have been reported
to be due to oral cancer. The figure continues to rise rapidly
because of bad oral habits such as chewing of gutka, tobacco
and smoking among 64,460 cases reported each year. That makes
it as common as cancer of the lungs, breast or cervix. As
much as 7% of all cancer deaths in males 4% in females have
been reported to be due to oral cancer. The figure continues
to rise rapidly because of bad oral habits such as chewing
of gutka, tobacco and smoking among others.
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What
are the early warning signs ?
A
white or red patch in the mouth or on the tongue, a painless
ulcer which doesn't heal for over two weeks, difficulty in
eating, drinking and speaking are some of the early signs
of oral cancer. If these symptoms appear, you must see your
dentist immediately.
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