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How to self examine symptoms of oral cancer

What is oral cancer?

Oral cancer develops when cells in the mouth or on the lips mutate. The flat, thin cells that line your lips and the inside of your mouth are where they most frequently start. They are referred to as squamous cells. Small modifications to the squamous cells' DNA cause aberrant cell growth. Use of tobacco products, binge drinking, and HPV infection are all risk factors that may lead to oral cancer.

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