About half way into radiation, I broke down crying because of all the pain, so my mom said she would drive me. That day literally was amazing. [sixstepscreening.org]

It can affect the appearance of your mouth and make speaking and swallowing difficult (dysphagia). Dysphagia can be a potentially serious problem. [nhs.uk]

This is called dysphagia and is usually seen if the pharynx or the throat is involved Pain or bleeding from within the mouth A loose tooth or teeth that occurs without any trauma, injury or reason Pain over the neck and jaws that refuses to relent Hoarseness [news-medical.net]

Dysphagia can lead to malnutrition and food going down the wrong way, leading to choking, lung infections, or aspiration pneumonia. [medicalnewstoday.com]

As the lesions increase in size, pain, dysarthria, and dysphagia may result. Biopsy Endoscopy to detect second primary cancer Chest x-ray and CT of head and neck Any suspicious areas should be biopsied. [merckmanuals.com]

 Infection, pain, and bleeding  Dehydration and malnutrition due to dysphagia  Xerostomia due to injury to the glands that produce saliva.  Trismus due to damage to the muscles and joints of the jaw and neck.  Hypovascularization (reduction in [slideshare.net]

Other mouth cancer symptoms may include: Persistent tongue and/or jaw pain A lump or thickening in the inside of the mouth A white or red patch on the gums, tongue, tonsil or lining of the mouth Difficulty swallowing or chewing Difficulty moving the jaw [cancercenter.com]

Other symptoms of floor of mouth cancer may include: A sore in the mouth that continues to grow Mouth pain Dentures that no longer fit White, red or dark patches inside the mouth Difficulty moving the jaw Jaw pain or swelling Numb mouth Severe ear pain [cedars-sinai.edu]

pain or irritation in the mouth that doesn't go away unexplained weight loss swelling in your jaw a lump or mass in your neck the constant feeling that something is caught in your throat Most often these symptoms are caused by other, less serious medical [drugs.com]

pain or swelling Difficulty swallowing, chewing, speaking, or moving the tongue or jaw Numb tongue or area of the mouth Loose teeth or dentures Persistent bad breath Causes and Risk Factors While the exact cause of oral cancer is unclear, there are factors [verywell.com]

Other risk factors can include: Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) family history of mouth cancers poor oral hygiene and gum disease exposure to the sun chewing the seed of the areca palm tree (sometimes called areca or betel nut). [cancer.org.au]

Risk factors may include: Tobacco use Regular and heavy alcohol consumption Advancing age Sun exposure Poor diet Poor oral hygiene Gum disease Habitual chewing of the lips or cheeks Irritants, such as breathing in smoky, or constantly polluted, atmospheres [betterhealth.vic.gov.au]

Q: I have a premalignant lesion on the tongue will this spread to other parts of my mouth or body? A: Oral premalignant lesions do not typically spread as would a cancer or an infection. However, these lesions can transform into a cancer over time. [maaom.memberclicks.net]

Anna Age 45 Stage IV Base of Tongue Cancer Non-smoker ANNA from Pennsylvania Symptoms: Painful lesion on lateral tongue. Radiation and chemo gave me nine years cancer free. [sixstepscreening.org]

mass due to metastatic lymphadenopathy May have discomfort or pain under the mobile tongue, difficulty with protraction or swallowing, speech impairment Grading Grade 1: Well differentiated Grade 2: Moderately differentiated Grade 3: Poorly differentiated [pathologyoutlines.com]

Other symptoms include: A sore on the lip that doesn't heal Persistent lip pain or lip numbness A lump or thickening on the lip A white or red patch on the lip A neck mass Treatments for lip cancer Our goal is to treat lip cancer in ways that cause as [cancercenter.com]

Patients with tonsillar carcinomas may present with a neck mass, usually in the jugulodigastric region. Even if the neck mass is not evident on casual inspection, careful palpation may reveal cervical lymphadenopathy. [patient.info]

If an adult has a neck mass that does not go away, a needle biopsy and/or CT scan may be necessary to diagnose the cause. [entnet.org]