The mouth is an amazing machine for speech and eating, it actually starts the
process of digestion. Normally good mouth hygiene ensures healthy teeth, and
a lifetime of trouble free chewing (the muscles of the jaw are the strongest
of the body). Occasionally people develop a cancer in the mouth.
From a cancer doctor perspective, the mouth is anything forward of the last molar,
up to the lips. This includes the part of the tongue we see in the mirror, the hard
palate, and the inside of the cheeks. Anything behind the last molar is
called "oropharynx" and is a different area which includes the tonsils and base
of tongue.
The treatment for cancers in these areas are different. It is critical to get
prompt diagnosis and proper treatment for a mouth cancer problem, this can make
the difference between mutilating surgery or an excellent cosmetic r esult, or
even life and death. Understanding your options indealing with a mouth cancer
problem will give you the peace-of-mind of knowing that you have done everything
possible to ensure a successful outcome for yourself or a loved one.
CancerAnswers's material explains, in plain English, the definition,
types, risk factors, frequency, evaluation, historical and latest effective
treatments for the various mouth cancers. We describe surgery, radiation, and
chemotherapy, along with the their side-effects and results. While we don't
promise a cure, we tell you everything you must know to help you make the
right choices today for a mouth cancer problem.
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