Mouth cancer, also referred to as oral cavity or oral cancer, may grow in any part of the mouth that include: –
- Floor of the mouth
- Lips
- Gums
- Inside lining of the cheeks
- Tongue
- Roof of the mouth
The most common type of oral/mouth cancer is squamous cell carcinoma. This specific type of cancer can be found in a number of places in the body that also include under the skin and inside of the mouth. Other not so common types of mouth cancer are: –
Adenocarcinomas: This rare type of mouth cancer grows within the salivary glands.
Oral Malignant Melanoma: This is also a rare type of mouth cancer that begins in cells known as melanocytes. These melanocytes are responsible for providing th
