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Early and symptoms Signs of oral cancer.
What are the early signs and symptoms of oral/mouth cancer ? How long should one wait before consulting a doctor.
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Dr. Archana Prathipati
Oncologist
15 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Ulcer ..pain..bledding point..
Difficult moving tongue or lips ...loose tooth..
Hard area ..
Are symptoms..
Meet immediately once u have a suspicion..
Why to wait
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Dr. Palaniappan Ramanathan
Surgical Oncologist
15 yrs exp
Bangalore
Early signs are any ulcer, change in colour of the mouth lining, loosening of tooth on its own, non healing ulcer, pain, mass, decrease in mouth opening and bleeds on touch. Commonly seen in tobacco consumers.
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Consult a Head and Neck Surgeon or Surgical Oncologist at the earliest
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Do not wait to consult a Dr whenever you are in doubt. Sooner the condition diagnosed better is the outcome
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