[HIGHLIGHTS] Tumor in the mouth: Two areas most commonly affected by cancer

Tumor in the mouth: Two areas most commonly affected by cancer. 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 your mouth have existed for more than two weeks. A slight feeling of numbness (of the tongue, gums or lips), unclear bleeding, increased bad breath and salivation and pain when swallowing can also indicate oral cavity cancer.