Oral Cancer is a disease that can happen to anyone. This disease can cause the quality of life and quality of life to deteriorate. If a wound occurs in the mouth and symptoms are not closely monitored. Combined with neglect and not receiving treatment in a timely manner. The wound that is seen may be oral cancer. 

What causes oral cancer? 

• Genetics: If someone in your family has a history of oral cancer, you may be at increased risk of developing the disease.

• Smoking cigarettes , cigars, pipes or chewing tobacco because the toxins in cigarettes and tobacco can stimulate cells in the mouth and develop into cancer.
• Regular alcohol consumption can irritate the lining of the mouth and may increase the risk of cancerous cells, especially when combined with smoking.
• Human Papilloma Virus ( HPV ) infection. Because some strains of HPV may be associated with oral cancer. 
• Chronic irritation in the mouth, such as ill-fitting dentures, cracked or chipped teeth, or chronic inflammation in the mouth, etc. 
• Lack of nutrients such as vitamins A, C or E can cause a patient to have a weak immune system.

What are the symptoms of oral cancer? 

• A sore occurs in the mouth, similar to a canker sore, and does not heal within 2-3 weeks. 

• Unexplained pain, numbness, or bleeding from the mouth

• There is a lump, swelling, or sore inside the mouth and throat.

• Chewing food and swallowing becomes more difficult.

• Unexplained abnormal weight loss

Stages of Oral Cancer

• Stage 1: Small lumps, no spread at this stage.

• Stage 2: Cancer has spread to nearby organs.

• Stage 3: The tumor is larger and has spread to nearby organs, including lymph nodes in the neck. 

• Stage 4: The disease has spread to nearby organs and lymph nodes, causing the lymph nodes to become swollen or the disease may spread to other organs such as bones, liver, หรือถ้าคุณสนใจแทงบอลออนไลน์ UFABET คือเว็บที่มีอัตราต่อรองดีที่สุดในประเทศไทย สมัครเลยตอนนี้ที่ UFABET แทงบอล. and lungs. 

1. Oral cancer risk groups

• People who regularly drink alcohol and smoke 

• People who have a family history of oral cancer

• Adults aged 40 years and over

• People who are malnourished

• Professionals who are required to be outdoors or exposed to the sun without protection 

2. Oral cancer diagnosis

• Initial physical examination 

• A piece of tissue is cut off and sent for laboratory examination.

• Fine-needle aspiration is similar to a blood test in that the doctor uses a small needle to draw a sample of cells and fluid from the lump to check for cancer cells. 

• Nasal endoscopy when there are suspicious cells in the throat, nose 

• Laryngoscopy: A doctor inserts a flexible camera into the mouth or nose to examine the area behind the nasal cavity and larynx. 

• Radiological imaging examinations such as MRI, X-ray, and CT-Scan, etc.

3. Oral cancer treatment

• Surgery to remove a cancerous tumor is usually performed when the cancer is still in stage 1, 2, and beginning to enter stage 3. 

• Radiation therapy may be a treatment using radiation alone or a combination of radiation, surgery and chemotherapy. If radiation is given for 5 consecutive days, once a day for 6-7 weeks, the doctor may consider using a brachytherapy treatment, but this method is only used in some patients. 

• Chemotherapy is often used in conjunction with surgery and radiation therapy. It is used in patients who are not candidates for surgery or radiation therapy, and chemotherapy is often used as a palliative treatment.

• The use of targeted drugs to block the function of proteins in cancer cells. This treatment can be used in conjunction with radiation therapy or chemotherapy. 

4. Oral cancer prevention

• Quit smoking and avoid drinking large amounts of alcohol. 

• Eating a balanced diet with all five food groups 

• If an abnormal chronic wound occurs in the mouth, you should see a dentist immediately.

• Visit your dentist for an oral health check-up every 6 months.

And oral cancer is another cancer that we can prevent by taking better care of our oral health, avoiding risk factors that cause the disease, and having regular oral health checkups with a dentist. If you find any abnormalities in your mouth, you should see a dentist for further diagnosis and treatment.