Precancerous lesions in the oral cavity: Early treatment increases the chances of survival – pay attention to symptoms. Around 3,740 women and around 9,350 men suffer from malignant tumors of the Oral cavity and throat every year in Germany.
The precancerous stage of oral cavity cancer (carcinoma in situ) can be noticeable through a slightly hardened tissue change (so-called erythroplakia) and reddening of the mucous membrane. If the symptoms last longer than two weeks, they should be checked by a doctor.