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oral-cancer

What You Need to Know

Men vs. Women
70/30
Men vs. Women
Women are affected too — mouth cancer does not discriminate by gender.
New Cases Every Year
60K+
New Cases Every Year
60,000–70,000 new cases diagnosed in India annually, with even more going unreported.
Most Common Cancer
#1
Most Common Cancer
Mouth cancer is the most common cancer among Indian men.
Mouth cancer is detected late because early signs are painless and often ignored.

Why Early Detection Matters

Mouth cancer can progress quickly. When detected early, outcomes improve dramatically across every dimension of care.

Treatment is easier
Surgery is less extensive
Chances of cure are better
Speech and swallowing are preserved well

Early detection protects more than health. It protects your oral functions. Your face. Your livelihood.

Answer a few simple questions to assess your oral cancer risk. Talk to an expert Head & Neck surgeon if your risk is elevated.

Check Your Risk

Takes 2 minutes. Completely confidential.

Remember The S.M.I.L.E Check

Red Flags To Look For
S
Sores that don't heal
Sores that don't heal
M
Mouth patches (white or red)
Mouth patches (white or red)
I
Ill-fitting dentures
Ill-fitting dentures
L
Loose Teeth
Loose Teeth
E
Eating difficulty
Eating difficulty
Beyond the Diagnosis: Stories of Hope and Healing
Oral Cancer

Your Loved Ones Notices What We Ignore | Don’t Ignore Persistent Mouth Sores

The people who love us often notice the things we choose to overlook. A non-healing ulcer. A sore that persists. A patch in the mouth that seems harmless. We often tell ourselves, “It will go away.” We wait. We ignore. We put it off. But when it comes to our health, some signs deserve more than a second thought because oral cancer might not come with a warning. If a mouth ulcer, sore, patch or wound persists for more than 2 weeks, don’t wait. Get it checked by a specialist.

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Oral Cancer

Understanding Oral Cancer: An Expert Roundtable | #TaaloMatPehchaano

A mouth ulcer can often seem like something too small to worry about. But what if it doesn’t heal? Early-stage oral cancer may not cause pain, which is why a non-healing ulcer lasting more than two weeks can sometimes be mistaken for a minor issue and ignored. The key concern is persistence, not pain.

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Risk Factors Causing Oral Cancer

  • Smokers have increased cancer risk of 6× compared to non-smokers

  • Chewing tobacco / “gutka” increases the risk 50 fold for cancers of the cheeks, gums and inner lips.

  • Heavy alcohol consumption: Increases risk by about 6×.

  • HPV (Human Papillomavirus): A sexually transmitted virus that can infect the mouth and throat and may lead to cancer.

  • Other factors: Poor oral hygiene, oral pre-cancerous lesions, sharp teeth, and ill-fitting dentures also increase the risk.

Oral Cancer Treatment at Medanta

Medanta Cancer Institute follows an integrated, multidisciplinary approach involving:

  • ENT and Head & Neck Surgeons

  • Radiation Oncologists

  • Medical Oncologists

  • Dental Practitioners

  • Nutritionists

  • Rehabilitation and Restorative Specialists

This ensures

  • Personalised, coordinated treatment

  • Faster decisions

  • Attention to speech, functionality and long-term wellness

Imaging Tests Your Doctor May Recommend

  • Ultrasound: Helps assess nearby lymph nodes

  • CT scan: Shows the tumour’s size, shape and position

  • MRI : Offers detailed images of the tumour site

  • PET-CT scan: The most advanced scan for metastatic cancer spread in the body.

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