Oral cancer is sometimes described as a “rare” cancer, but that label can be misleading. While it is less common than some other cancers, it is considered one of the more dangerous because it is often discovered at later stages when it becomes harder to treat.
It can affect the lips, tongue, cheeks, floor of the mouth, hard and soft palate, sinuses, and throat. Because early symptoms are often subtle or painless, many people do not realize anything is wrong until the condition has progressed.
The key takeaway is simple: awareness and early detection play a major role in outcomes.
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