Causes
The main reasons of mouth canc3r are smoking (cigarettes, cigars, pipes), tobacco use in any form, and heavy alcohol consumption. The stages of mouth canc3r are as follows:
- Stage 1 – The tumor is under 1 inch in size and has not reached the lymph nodes;
- Stage 2 – The tumor is between 1 and 2 inches and has still not spread to lymph nodes;
- Stage 3 – The tumor is more than 2 inches or is smaller but has spread to nearby lymph nodes;
- Stage 4 – Canc3r has spread extensively to surrounding tissues, lips, lymph nodes, or distant organs.
Treatment
The stage determines treatment options and the likelihood of a cure. Treatments include surgery, where the tumor is surgically got rid of and the affected area is reconstructed using pedicle or free flap methods.
Radiation therapy applies technology such as External Beam Radiation Therapy (EBRT) or brachytherapy to target canc3r cells. Chemotherapy involves using anticanc3r drugs, often mixed with radiation, to remove canc3r cells at multiple stages.
Targeted drug therapy centers directly on canc3r cells, blocking their growth and removing them, often in blender with chemotherapy or radiation.
Key facts about mouth canc3r include: 80% of cases are related to tobacco use; the average age of diagnosis is 50; men are more affected than women, and risk increases with age.
If symptoms are noticed and treated early, the survival rate is around 82%; if diagnosed late, the survival rate drops to about 27%.
In conclusion, any signs of mouth canc3r should be solved immediately. Unfortunately, many people in India ignore oral health, which causes avoidable diseases. Regular dental visits and oral hygiene are crucial for prevention and early detection.
