What is oral cancer?
Oral cancer starts in the cells of the mouth (oral cavity). The oral cavity is made up of many parts:
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lips
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tongue
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inside of the lips and cheeks
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hard palate (roof of the mouth)
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floor of the mouth (under the tongue)
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gums and teeth
The lining of the mouth protects the tissues and organs that make up the oral cavity. And it is exposed to everything you eat, drink and breathe.
Cancer of the salivary glands behaves differently from other oral cancers. More information about salivary gland cancer in the Canadian Cancer Encyclopedia. |
Last modified on:
17 December 2010
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