CÁNCER en la BOCA - Síntomas, prevención y tratamiento del cáncer de LENGUA y ORAL | Dentalk! ©

Oral cancer is a type of malignant tumor that can affect the tongue, gums, or other parts of the mouth. Here we discuss this disease. 0) Introduction 00:00. We discuss the symptoms, prevention, causes, and treatment of oral cancer in this Dentalk video from Pardiñas Dental Clinic (http://j.mp/cPardinas). 1) What is an oral tumor? 00:28. Sometimes, the balance between cell division and death can be disrupted, forming a tumor. We refer to it as an oral tumor when it develops in any part of the mouth. It is essential to know that NOT all tumors are cancerous. The difference between a benign and a malignant tumor is that the latter can grow and spread to other parts of the body, while a benign tumor may increase in size but will not spread. Oral tumors can affect various structures of the mouth, such as the mucous membranes, palate, floor of the mouth, tongue, lips, gums, salivary glands, and bones. 2) Oral Cancer, a Common Disease 01:44. Globally, more than 400,000 cases of this disease are diagnosed annually. Malignant tumors in the oral cavity account for approximately 4% of all cancers that can occur in the body. Of these, 90% are oral squamous cell carcinomas. 3) What are the causes? 02:26. Cancer occurs when carcinogenic agents act on cells, altering their genetic material and producing a mutation. Among the most common carcinogenic agents are alcohol and tobacco, which are responsible for up to 90% of cases. Other causes can include the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), radiation, excessive sun exposure, poor hygiene, and unhealthy eating habits. 4) How to Prevent Oral Cancer 03:23. The best way to prevent oral cancer is to avoid or minimize exposure to the carcinogenic agents described above. 5) Symptoms of Oral Cancer 04:13. The appearance of white or red patches in the oral cavity or symptoms such as unexplained bleeding, pain, or numbness in the mouth requires immediate evaluation. Another common manifestation is the appearance of ulcerated growths or painful ulcers. 6) How is it diagnosed? 04:52. Oral cancers in advanced stages have fairly obvious clinical characteristics, so they don't usually pose a problem for diagnosis. However, in early stages, they can present various clinical forms that can lead to misdiagnosis and even go unnoticed. Only an oral examination by a specialist, and more specifically a biopsy, will allow us to make a definitive diagnosis. 7) How is oral cancer treated? 06:00. A multidisciplinary team composed of oncologists, head and neck surgeons, radiation oncologists, and radiologists will decide on the best treatment option for each patient. Treatment usually requires oral surgery, sometimes combined with radiotherapy or chemotherapy. 8) What other oral lesions can become malignant? 7:32. Potentially malignant disorders of the oral cavity are a fairly heterogeneous group of mucosal lesions associated with a higher risk of malignant transformation into cancer. This group includes leukoplakia, proliferative verrucous leukoplakia, lichen planus, and erythroplakia. 9) What role do dentists play in the treatment of this cancer? 10:32. The role of dentists is also extremely important before, during, and after treatment. They can help achieve better oral health, which supports cancer treatment, and advise on how to achieve optimal oral and dental care. Furthermore, follow-up by the dentist is also important to detect possible treatment complications or cancer recurrence. 10) Can we help you? 11:29. Our clinic is the first center in Galicia to have an innovative device that helps dental professionals detect possible malignant lesions in the mouth. If you're not from here, you can request an online consultation with our team of doctors 👉 https://bit.ly/citaonlineCP More information about oral cancer 👉 https://bit.ly/cancerCP Other related videos: 3D animation about oral cancer:    • El CÁNCER ORAL - Causas, síntomas y tipos ...   Oral mucosal lesions:    • Lengua geográfica, liquen plano, leucoplas...   Tobacco and its consequences on oral health:    • ¿FUMAS? Efectos de FUMAR TABACO en tu boca...   More Dentalk videos here 👉 https://bit.ly/dentalkES Follow us on: 👍 Instagram:   / clinicapardinas   👍 Facebook:   / clinicapardinas   👍 Twitter:   / clinicapardinas   👍 Linkedin:   / clinicapardinas   👍 Tiktok:   / clinicapardinas   👍 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.es/clinicapardinas #cancer #canceroral