Oral Cancer

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Overview


Oral cancer, or mouth cancer, can develop in any part of the mouth, including the lips, tongue, hard and soft palates, salivary glands, lining of the cheeks, floor of the mouth (under the tongue), gums, and teeth. It is often discussed with oropharyngeal cancer, which pertains to cancer of the throat area at the back of the mouth. Most often, tumors begin on the floor of the mouth, on the tongue, or in the surface areas of the mouth.


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