• A sore on the lip or in the mouth that does not heal
• A lump on the lip or in the mouth or throat
• A white or red patch on the gums, tongue, or lining of the mouth
• Unusual bleeding, pain or numbness in the mouth
• A sore throat that does not go away, or a feeling that something is caught in the throat
• Difficulty or pain with chewing or swallowing
• Swelling of the jaw that causes dentures to fit poorly or become uncomfortable
• A change in the voice
• Pain in the ear

How is oral and oropharyngeal cancer diagnosed?

Screening Guidelines for oral cancer

Can oral and oropharyngeal cancer be found early?

How is oral cancer or cancer of the oropharynx staged?

Interpreting laboratory tests results