Doctors classify oral cancer using stages 0–4, with higher numbers meaning more advanced disease. Treatments and outlooks can vary considerably in the later stages. Doctors determine the stage of oral ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Shelby Watkins and Joanne Ebesu are talking about how they survived oral cancer in the hopes that it’ll save lives. Both say not enough is known about the deadly disease and ...

Children can get oral cancer, but it is rare. Most growths in the mouth are not cancerous. However, it is possible, so it is important to know the potential signs. Regular dental checkups can help ...

Oral squamous cell carcinoma begins in the squamous cells, which are the cells that line the lips and the inside of the mouth. Symptoms can include sores or a lump in the mouth, a sore throat, and ...

Nearly half of all adults have some form of gum disease—and it is not just affecting your teeth. Daniel Thunell, DMD, board-certified periodontist at University of Utah Health, explains the research ...

If you need oral care, your Fred Hutch provider will refer you to us. You can also contact us directly. Phone: 206.606.1333 Blood and marrow transplant, other cancer treatments and cancer itself can ...

Lip cancer is a type of oral cancer that occurs on the lips, usually the lower lip. It typically begins on the lower lip, where abnormal cells start to grow out of control. These cells can form a sore ...

Oral cancer is rare in children. Talk with your child’s doctor if you see a sore, lump, or other changes inside your child’s mouth. The vast majority are not cancer. Oral cancer is much less common in ...