Types of Oral Cancer
1. Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Most common type, found in lips, tongue, gums, cheeks, and floor of the mouth.
2. Verrucous Carcinoma
Slow-growing cancer that appears as a thick, wart-like lesion.
3. Minor Salivary Gland Cancer
Develops in salivary glands present inside the mouth.
4. Oral Lymphoma
Starts in immune cells, often seen in tonsils or base of tongue.
5. Oral Melanoma
Rare but aggressive cancer arising from pigment-producing cells.
Note: Early detection greatly improves treatment success.
Treatment Options
1. Surgery
- Removal of tumor and affected tissue
- Jaw or tissue reconstruction if needed
2. Radiation Therapy
- Uses high-energy rays to kill cancer cells
- Often used after surgery
3. Chemotherapy
- Drug-based treatment to destroy cancer cells
- Used in advanced cases
4. Targeted Therapy
- Targets specific cancer cells
- Reduces damage to normal cells
5. Immunotherapy
- Boosts the body’s immune system to fight cancer
- Used in advanced or recurring cases
Seek Medical Help If:
- Mouth ulcer not healing for 2 weeks
- Difficulty in swallowing
- Red or white patches
- Lump in mouth or neck