It is crucial to spot signs of head and neck cancer as early as possible, as medical experts say it is treatable if caught quickly.
There are a handful of warning signs you can keep an eye out for to give you the best chance of beating the illness. Mouth cancer is even preventable, providing you ensure the best oral hygiene you can and give up smoking.
The Oral Health Foundation says the best way to "save your life" is to keep watch on the overall health of your mouth closely. Mouth cancer can also be detected and checked by a dentist as well as a doctor, with both being trained in the identification of it.