It is the abnormal and uncontrolled cell growth and multiplication of cells in the oral cavity. Oral cancer includes cancer of lips cheek, floor of the mouth, soft palate of the mouth, sinuses and pharynx.

➦ Stages:-

Stage I: Tumour make a lump formation in any part of the mouth.
Stage II: Cancer cells grow regularly and make bigger in size.
Stage III: Cancer spreads nearby organs only.
Stage IV: Cancer spread to the other part of the body.

➦ Clinical Manifestation:-

1. Lumps or bumps formation.
2. Swelling area on lips, gums or other areas inside the mouth.
3. Unexpected bleeding in mouth.
4. Unexpected numbness, loss of feeling or pain in the mouth cavity.
5. Difficulties in swallowing or chewing
6. Hoarseness
7. Chronic sore throat
8. A chong in the teeth
9. Dramatic weight loss
10. Ear pain

➦ Diagnostic Evaluation:-

1) History collection
2) Physical Examination
3) CT and MRI Scan
4) Biopsy

➦ Management:-

1) Radiation therapy
2) Chemotherapy
3) Maxillectomy
4) Mandibulectomy
5) Glossectomy
6) Combinational (Example – Glossectomy and Laryngectomy)

➦ Nursing Management:-

1) Advice to avoid spicy food.
2) Give more fluid for the Humidifier.
3) Provide analgesic
4) Check temperature, monitor vital signs,
5) Check lab result
6) Provide information to the patient and family of the patient about the procedure.

➦ Complication:-

1) Dysphagia

    2) Speck Speech problem
3) Changes to the appearance of the mouth

Prevention:-