Mouth cancer describes a malignant growth which can occur in any part of the mouth, including the tongue, lips and throat. Mouth cancers have a higher proportion of deaths per number of cases than breast, cervical, or skin melanoma and are rapidly increasing. Despite treatment, the mortality rate is just over 50%, with about 1,700 deaths per year in the UK, often because of late detection. Visit your dentist at once if you notice anything unusual about your mouth. Regular dental check-ups allow early detection of abnormalities in the mouth.

The Mouth Cancer Foundation is a registered charity that raises awareness of mouth cancers and provides information and support to patients, carers and health professionals.
www.mouthcancerfoundation.org