Gum cancer, also called gingiva cancer, occurs when cells in the gum grow out of control, forming tumors or lesions. A common ...

A sore in the mouth, ongoing hoarseness, a sore throat that won’t go away… All of these symptoms can be associated with a ...

In general, head and neck cancers are treated with surgery, radiation, chemotherapy or a combination. However, head and neck ...

Oral cavity and oropharynx cancers—those that develop in the mouth, base of the tongue, tonsils and throat—are on the rise, especially in adults under 45 years old who have no history of risk factors ...

The top cause of lung cancer -- smoking -- may also be part of the problem. It raises your chance of getting conditions like gum disease (gingivitis) and mouth sores. If you quit tobacco ...

Juniors Aniketh Bandlamudi, Lauren Kim, Vishal Manikanden, and Malek Swilam have dedicated months to developing an app that may help spot signs of oral cancer. (Courtesy Fairfax County Public ...

Oral Scan, a free app in which each diagnosis will cost just 50 cents, and deliver a response in just 15 seconds.

"You can reduce the risk of HPV by using protection during oral sex," says Nye. Dentists and doctors can also often spot early signs of throat cancer too, so it’s important to attend regular health ...

"We therefore assume that any lump in the side of the neck in a person over age 40 is cancer until proven otherwise." Common signs of oral cavity cancer are red or white patches or a non-healing ...