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What Is Oral Cancer?
Fighting cancer begins with being armed with essential information about the disease.
Oral cancer is the uncontrollable growth of malignant tumors in the oral cavity (mouth). It most often occurs on the roof and floor of the mouth, including the surface of the tongue, the lips, the gums, the inner cheeks, in the tonsils, and the salivary glands.
According to the American Cancer Society, about 51,540 people were expected to receive a diagnosis of oral or oropharyngeal carcinoma (throat cancer) in 2018. Moreover, about 10,030 deaths were predicted.
Oral Cancers We Treat at New Hope Unlimited
The many different types of oral cancer are:
Squamous cell carcinoma
Over 90 percent of cancers in the mouth and oropharynx are squamous cell carcinoma. This cancer manifests in an abnormality in the squamous cells that line the throat and mouth, which are usually flat and arranged in a scale-like way.
Verrucous carcinoma
5 percent of mouth tumors are verrucous carcinoma or “snuff dipper's cancer,” a slow-progressing disease comprising squamous cells.
Lymphomas
The tonsils and base of the tongue are common sites for malignant lymphoma of the oral cavity.
Minor salivary gland carcinomas
The salivary glands are susceptible to several oral cavity cancers, including adenoid cystic carcinoma, polymorphous low-grade adenocarcinoma, and mucoepidermoid carcinoma.
Oral Cancer Symptoms in Men and Women
Signs of oral cancer may reveal itself through:
- Red or white patches on the lining of the oral cavity
- Mouth ulcers or sores that bleed or do not heal
- Loose teeth and poor-fitting dentures
- Tongue discomfort
- Jaw pain or stiffness
- Difficult chewing and swallowing
- A recurrent sore throat
- Hoarse voice
- Persistent pain in the neck or ear
Seek immediate medical attention if you have persistent symptoms. Detecting early signs of oral cancer is key to improving your prognosis and life expectancy.
Oral Cancer Causes
Like most cancers, the exact cause of oral carcinoma is not clear. Several cases of mouth cancers are linked to risk factors, although some patients will develop the disease with no known risk factors.
Most people diagnosed with oral cancer are heavy smokers and drinkers who consume several sticks of cigarettes a day and over 21 alcoholic beverages per week. The combination of tobacco and alcohol is particularly dangerous. People who smoke and drink alcohol in excess are six times more likely to get oral cancer than those who do not.
Mouth cancers are among the most preventable malignancies. Some ways to minimize your risk include:
- Avoiding tobacco in all forms
- Drinking alcohol in moderation
- Making routine visits to the dentist
- Removing dentures at night and cleaning them daily
- Limiting sun exposure
- Eating a healthy diet with a variety of fruits and vegetables
Detection and Diagnosis
An oral cancer screening exam is part of most routine dental checkups, in which a dentist will examine the neck, head, and mouth for lumps or irregular tissue changes. He or she will also inspect for sores, including any signs and symptoms mentioned above.
If your dental care provider suspects oral cancer, the use of mucosal staining, chemiluminescent light, and imaging techniques may be necessary to highlight suspicious areas. A biopsy may then be ordered to determine the presence or extent of oral cancer. There are different types of biopsies available for cancer detection, and your doctor will decide which one is best.
Why Choose New Hope for Oral Cancer Alternative Treatments
Our medical team offers precise ways to penetrate the root of mouth cancer. Unlike conventional care, our targeted therapy focuses on malignant cells while causing the least damage to healthy cells. Our treatment center has the innovative technology, administrative and medical team, and wellness services needed to treat the whole person – not just the disease. Click here to learn more.
Our Approach
Advanced Oral Cancer Treatments
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Patient Satisfaction
Our Top-of-the-Line Medical Facilities
At New Hope Unlimited, we pride ourselves in providing superior comfort, cleanliness, and cancer care at our 8,000 square foot medical treatment center in San Luis Rio Colorado, Mexico. We worked with renowned architects and contractors to create the ideal space for recovery, which includes state-of-the-art lounge areas and spacious private in-rooms that assure the comfort of our patients and their loved ones.
To make our patients feel right at home, each private ward is equipped with high-definition U.S. television, quality bedding, and high-speed internet connection. And with proper nutrition playing a vital role in cancer recovery, New Hope Unlimited also fulfills the dietary needs of each patient using fresh, organic produce to prepare breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners.
Comfort and cleanliness are also strictly implemented in our medical treatment rooms, which are equipped with the latest medical supplies and technology to provide the highest standard of care and treatment. Our medical center also has an in-house Hyperbaric Chamber, a well-established therapy for decompression sickness, exclusively available for our patients’ use.
Further, New Hope Unlimited has maintained its exceptional partnership with Hospital Migoo, a medical group comprised of certified physicians and specialists committed to our patients’ care and well-being.
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FAQs
1. How does New Hope treat mouth cancer?
From detoxification to nutrient supplementation, read about our one-of-a-kind combination of conventional, alternative, and holistic treatments for oral cancer.
2. Which health concerns contribute to mouth cancer development?
Certain health conditions play a role in oral cavity cancer occurrence, such as Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, lichen planus, and graft-versus-host disease, which may develop after a stem-cell transplant.
3. What should I know about oral cancer survival rates?
The National Cancer Database estimates that 84 percent is the five-year survival rate for local mouth and pharynx cancer. Survival rates may decrease to 64 percent if cancer spreads to nearby lymph nodes, and to 39 percent if cancer spreads to distant parts of the body.
