| Oral cancers — including malignancies of the mouth, lips and tongue — account for 85% of all head and neck cancers. |
| Oral cancers can be hard to detect in their early stages. They don't produce pain or symptoms that are readily recognized, and they have a high risk of producing another primary tumor. |
| At The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, we want to help you understand the risk factors and signs of oral cancer, and encourage you and your loved ones to get yearly screenings. |
| A few signs to watch for: |
| • | Sore in the mouth or throat that doesn't heal | | • | Loose teeth | | • | Difficulty chewing, swallowing or moving the tongue or jaw | | • | Persistent bad breath |
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| Early detection saves lives! |
