Childhood oral cancer - prevention and treatments
Oral cavity cancer is a disorder in which malignant (cancer) cells grow in the tissues of the mouth. The majority of oral cancers are harmless (not cancer). A sore that does not heal is one of the symptoms and signs of oral cancer. Oral cancer is diagnosed with tests that check the mouth and throat. Oral cancer and oral cavity cancer are two more names for cancer that develops on the inside of the mouth. It can appear on the lips, gums, tongue, inner cheek lining, roof, or floor of the mouth, among other areas of the mouth (under the tongue). Oral cancer can still occur in children, despite the fact that it is considerably more common in adults (particularly those who use tobacco, or alcohol, or have HPV). Children's oral cancer does not have a standardized staging method. Staging is a technique that is used to determine whether or not cancer has spread from the oral cavity to surrounding locations or to other parts of the body. Children's oral cancer does not have a defined ...