[HIGHLIGHTS] Oral cancer: Two areas most commonly affected by a tumor

Oral cancer: Two areas most commonly affected by a tumor. 10,000 people in Germany develop oral cancer every year.

Men are more often affected by this type of cancer than women. The number of oral cancers is increasing worldwide. Since oral cancer has no symptoms for a long time and is therefore often only detected late, you should consult a dentist or oncologist if changes in the mouth have existed for more than two weeks. Typical complaints can include rough, hardened, gray, red or white spots. A slight feeling of numbness, unclear bleeding, increased bad breath and salivation and pain when swallowing can also indicate oral cavity cancer.