{"id":2374,"date":"2022-09-05T09:44:08","date_gmt":"2022-09-05T06:44:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fragkioudakisnikos.gr\/gnathoprosopiki\/karkinos-kefalis-laimou\/karkinos-tou-stomatos\/"},"modified":"2022-09-27T13:32:24","modified_gmt":"2022-09-27T10:32:24","slug":"karkinos-tou-stomatos","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fragkioudakisnikos.gr\/en\/gnathoprosopiki\/karkinos-kefalis-laimou\/karkinos-tou-stomatos\/","title":{"rendered":"Oral Cancer"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2374\" class=\"elementor elementor-2374 elementor-1909\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c2b8922 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"c2b8922\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0aa0a90\" data-id=\"0aa0a90\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5a1cc27 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5a1cc27\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cebbf97\" data-id=\"cebbf97\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bdba689 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bdba689\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.6.5 - 27-04-2022 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Oral Cancer<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f472204 servicetext elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f472204\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.6.5 - 27-04-2022 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#818a91;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#818a91;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>Because the mouth is a region where changes can be easily seen, oral cancer can be detected in its early stages. Performing a self examination regularly will help in the early recognition and detection of oral cancer, and increase the chance for cure.<\/p><p><strong>FACTORS THAT MAY CAUSE CANCER<\/strong><\/p><p>Research has identified a number of factors that may contribute to the development of oral cancer.The most common are the use of tobacco and alcohol. Others include poor oral hygiene, irritation caused by ill-fitting dentures and rough surfaces on teeth, poor nutrition, some chronic infections and combinations of these factors.<\/p><p>Studies have shown that the death rate from oral cancer is about four times higher for cigarette smokers than for nonsmokers. It is also widely believed in the medical field that the heat generated by smoking pipes and cigars irritates the mouth and can lead to lip cancer.<\/p><p>Those at an especially high risk of developing oral cancer are over 40 years of age, heavy drinkers and smokers, or users of smokeless tobacco, including snuff.<\/p><p><strong>PERFORM A SELF-EXAM MONTHLY<\/strong><\/p><p>Oral and maxillofacial surgeons recommend that everyone perform an oral cancer self-exam each month. If you are at high risk for oral cancer \u2014 smoker, consumer of alcohol, user of smokeless tobacco, or snuff \u2014 you should see your general dentist or oral and maxillofacial surgeon for an annual exam.<\/p><p>An oral examination is performed using a bright light and a mirror:<\/p><p>remove any dentures<br \/>look and feel inside the lips and the front of gums<br \/>tilt head back to inspect and feel the roof of your mouth<br \/>pull the cheek out to see its inside surface as well as the back of the gums<br \/>pull out your tongue and look at all of its surfaces<br \/>feel for lumps or enlarged lymph nodes (glands) in both sides of the neck including under the lower jaw.<\/p><p><strong>EARLY DETECTION AND TREATMENT PROVIDE A BETTER CHANCE FOR CURE<\/strong><\/p><p>When performing an oral cancer self-examination, look for the following:<\/p><p>white patches of the oral tissues \u2014 leukoplakia<br \/>red patches \u2014 erythroplakia<br \/>red and white patches \u2014 erythroleukoplakia<br \/>a sore that fails to heal and bleeds easily<br \/>an abnormal lump or thickening of the tissues of the mouth<br \/>chronic sore throat or hoarseness<br \/>difficulty in chewing or swallowing<br \/>a mass or lump in the neck<br \/>See your oral and maxillofacial surgeon if you have any of these signs. If the oral and maxillofacial surgeon agrees that something looks suspicious, a biopsy may be recommended. A biopsy involves the removal of a piece of the suspicious tissue, which is then sent to a pathology laboratory for a microscopic examination that will accurately diagnose the problem. The biopsy report not only helps establish a diagnosis, but also enables the doctor to develop a specific plan of treatment.<\/p><p><strong>A WORD ABOUT ORAL CARE<\/strong><\/p><p>Keep in mind that your mouth is one of your body\u2019s most important early warning systems. Don\u2019t ignore any suspicious lumps or sores. Should you discover something, make an appointment for a prompt examination. 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