Recent advances in oral cancer - A review
Oral cancer can involve any portion of the mouth, such as the tongue, lips, gums, roof and bottom of the mouth, and the inner part of the cheeks, soft palate, hard palate sinuses, and pharynx and it is significantly easier to treat when it is detected early.
Abstract
Carcinoma of oral cavity presents as a long-lasting sore in the mouth cavity. In the US more than 55000 cases of mouth cancer are recorded every year out of which around 70% were males. It can be deadly if not investigated and treated promptly. Oral carcinoma is a deadly health affair in India. WHO has reported that around one third of cases of oral carcinoma in the world are found in India . ICMR had announced more than 75000 cases of oral carcinoma in India in 2020 . Mouth cancer can involve any portion of the mouth, such as the tongue, lips , gums, roof and bottom of the mouth, and the inner part of the cheeks, soft palate, hard palate sinuses, and pharynx . It occurs when cells in the mouth grow abnormally and form a malignant tumor. Tumors can also occur in the salivary glands, tonsils but these are less common. Mouth carcinoma can also disseminate to other portions of the body if proper treatment was not given. Oral cancer is significantly easier to treat when it is detected early. However, most people are diagnosed when their ailment is too advanced to be adequately treated. If one visits the dentist or doctor on a regular basis and learns how to recognize abnormal changes, it is possible to do an early diagnosis.