Mouth Cancer Awareness Day

Mouth, head and neck cancer can present in a number of ways and can mimic some common complaints.

Symptoms of mouth, head and neck cancer include:

• A sore or ulcer in your mouth that does not heal
• White or red patches inside the mouth
• A lump in the mouth or neck
• Thickening or hardening of the cheek or tongue
• Difficulty chewing, swallowing or moving the tongue
• Numbness of the tongue or face
• A persistent sore throat and hoarseness
• Persistent nosebleeds and a stuffy nose
• Unexplained loose teeth

Early detection saves lives. When in doubt, get it checked out. Remember that these symptoms can also be due to complaints other than cancer. However if you have any of these symptoms for more than three weeks, it is important that you seek advice immediately from a dentist or doctor.

Please do not present to either a Dental Hospital or a General Hospital without first speaking to your general dentist/doctor.