ORAL CANCER SELF TEST
The following self-test involves some questions that if answered yes,
may predispose or signify that you have or may develop oral cancer. Regular
dental and medical examinations are a must, so that cancer screenings
can be performed by trained professionals. The success of treatment and
survival rate of cancer greatly increases with an early diagnosis. Please
go to the self-examination of oral cancer section for more information. Never use this or other self-tests as a means for self diagnosis.
- Do you smoke?
- Do you drink excessive amounts of alcohol?
- Do you have difficulty swallowing or chewing?
- Do you have oral habits such as cheek or lip biting?
- Do you wear dentures that are old or ill fitting?
- Do you notice any swelling, lumps or bumps anywhere in the mouth?
- Do you notice any white, red or dark lesions anywhere in the mouth?
- Do you notice any tingling or numb feeling anywhere in the mouth,
neck or facial regions?
- Do you notice repeated bleeding anywhere in the mouth?
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