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Oropharyngeal Cancer Research Articles

Oral cancer is a cancerous growth in the mouth, on the tongue, lips or gums. The most common type of oral cancer is squamous cell carcinoma. Cancer can develop in or around the mouth or in the throat. Cancer that develops on the lips, in the front of the mouth or tongue, under the tongue, or on the insides of the cheeks is called oral cancer. Cancer in the back of the mouth, including the throat, the back part of the tongue, the soft part of the roof of the mouth, and the tonsils, is called oropharyngeal cancer. Chances of survival from head and neck cancers are good if they are treated before they spread to other parts of the body. Two keys to helping you avoid the disease or spot it early know what puts you at risk and recognizing the signs and symptoms of these cancers. Some people are at higher risk of developing oral and oropharyngeal cancers than others. For example, men develop these cancers more often than women. They also are more common after age 65 years. Some behaviors can increase the risk, such as tobacco use and heavy alcohol use (more than 4 drinks per day). People who do both, drink heavily and use tobacco-significantly increases the risk of developing these cancers.    

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