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Oral Cancer: Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

🔹 Common Causes
• Tobacco use (smoking or chewing)
• Excessive alcohol consumption
• HPV infection
• Poor oral hygiene
• Chronic irritation from sharp teeth or ill-fitting dentures
• Family history or genetic factors
• Excessive sun exposure (lip cancer)

🔹 Diagnosis
• Clinical examination (non-healing ulcers, red/white patches, lumps)
• Biopsy (tissue sampling for confirmation)
• Imaging – MRI, CT scan, PET scan for staging
• Endoscopy to check deeper involvement

🔹 Treatment Options
• Surgery – removal of the lesion or affected tissue
• Radiation therapy – targeted destruction of cancer cells
• Chemotherapy – alone or with radiation for advanced stages
• Targeted therapy / Immunotherapy – newer advanced options
• Rehabilitation – speech therapy, prosthetics, reconstruction

🔹 Early Detection Saves Lives!
Any ulcer lasting more than 2 weeks must be examined by a specialist.

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