Mouth Cancer

Mouth cancer can appear in different forms and can effect all parts of the mouth, tongue, lips and throat.
Check for changes in your mouth, any red or white patches, ulcers (that do not heal within three weeks) or unusual lumps or swellings.
Tobacco, drinking alcohol to excess, poor diet, smokeless tobacco and the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) are the most common causes of mouth cancer.
Reduce your risk by making healthy lifestyle choices.
Be aware of changes in your mouth. If spotted early, the chances of a cure are good.
Do not hesitate to take action. If in doubt get checked out by your dentist or doctor.

FACT – This year in the UK more than 6,500 people will be told they have mouth cancer.
CHECK – Look out for ulcers that do not heal within three weeks, red and white patches in the mouth and unusual lumps or swellings.
ACT – Regularly visit your dentist to ensure you are checked for signs of mouth cancer.