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          ORAL  OR  MOUTH  CANCER

      It is the cancer of the Mouth .It is the disease that can involves - GUMS, CHEEKS - TONGUE OR    

      BOTH JAWS It leads to disfigurement of the Face and spread to the rest of the Body and eventually

       DEATH

        ORAL CANCER  is one of the most common types of Cancer  and more than 60,000 cases are reported

        every year

         CAUSES

        Bad Oral habits like Chewing of tobacco, Gutka  and Smoking  are among the main reasons for oral                                   

        Cancer. A early white patch in the mouth or on the tongue which does not heal for more than two weeks

        are early signs of oral cancer Cancer.

LEUKOPLAKIA -  It is raised white patch associated with constant chewing of tobacco or                    .

                                  GUTKA

            SUBMUCOUS FIBROSIS - It is the inability of open mouth or burning sensation which

                                                 affects 10  out of 10,000 Indians

       CAN ORAL CANCER BE CURED?

          If detected early Oral cancer is curable. The smaller the patch , the better chances of a complete cure.

          Treatment involves surgical removal of the patch followed by radiation

        HOW TO AVOID ORAL CANCER

§          §       Avoid bad oral habits like tobacco chewing,Gutka,smoking.

§          §          Eat diet rich in fibre,fresh fruits and vegetables.

§          §          Visit your Dentists twice a year

Brush twice a day and maintain good  oral hygiene

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