“Recent research by Mouth Cancer Action has identified that ‘a worrying number of Brits cannot identify the three most likely potential early warning signs of mouth cancer – lumps and swelling (41 per cent), non-healing mouth ulcers (44 per cent) and red patches in the mouth (60 per cent).
“Bearing these statistics in mind it’s essential to check for these symptoms regularly and visit your dentist if these areas don’t heal within three weeks. As with most forms of cancer, early detection is key and can dramatically affect the long-term diagnosis.”
If mouth cancer is detected early, the prognosis is usually fairly good, so it’s crucial that you make regular appointments with your dentists, says Dr Katz, as they will be able to examine your mouth thoroughly and spot any areas of concern quickly. Express.
