Oral Cancer: How to Protect Yourself

Oral cancer is not easy to detect. Knowing the early symptoms can help you get timely treatment. Learn about the risk factors, warning signs, and treatment process in this video. About 13,000 people receive this diagnosis every year, with men being more affected than women. Factors like smoking, alcohol consumption, poor oral hygiene, unhealthy diet, or genetic predisposition can increase your risk. Pay attention to warning signs like non-healing patches, swellings, or minor bleedings, even if they are painless. Early action can lead to good recovery chances. Your dentist or a specialist will examine your oral cavity thoroughly and may use imaging or biopsies if needed. Treatment usually involves surgery, sometimes combined with radiation and chemotherapy. Modern techniques like microvascular flap surgery can help restore damaged areas. Listen to your body – the sooner you act, the better your chances.