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Oral cancer is one of the many types of cancer that fall into the category called “head and neck cancers.” In our country, according to Dr. Angel Calva, radiation oncologist, this type of cancer represents 2% of malignant tumors that affect Mexicans. Although most people who suffer from oral cancer are over 50 years old, it also occurs in young people and the affected areas are the mouth, tongue, palate, gums and the mucosa of the lip. The most common symptoms in patients with oral cancer are ulcers on the tongue, bleeding areas or white or red spots in the oral cavity. Factors that can increase the risk of oral cancer are smoking, excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages, a sexually transmitted virus such as the human papilloma virus and constant trauma to the oral mucosa, which can occur when a dental prosthesis is not well adjusted and exerts continuous friction. Treatment for oral cancer depends on the location, the stage of the disease and the general health of the patient. The patient may need only one type of treatment or undergo a combination of procedures, including surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy. Today in Confidential Dialogues, learn what oral cavity cancer is, what the risk factors are, how the diagnosis is made, and what treatment options patients have. Follow us on: / canaloncetv / canaloncetv / canaloncetv / canaloncetv https://canalonce.mx/