A growing and ageing population, combined with mounting pressure on the NHS, is thought to be contributing to the rise, ...

In rare cases this may include cancers or serious infections, which is why symptoms that don’t resolve should always be checked.” “Most mouth symptoms will turn out to be harmless,” Dr Bozic said.

Experts say unusual changes in the mouth can sometimes provide the first warning signs of cancers and other diseases, long before patients realise anything is wrong. Because the mouth contains ...

Early-stage oral cancer often develops without pain, leading to delayed diagnosis. Understand why symptoms go unnoticed and ...

But because I grew up in a generation that was taught nothing about HPV — not what it is, not how common it is, and certainly not that it can lead to cancers, including cancers in the mouth and throat ...

"There was a walnut-sized tumour at the base of my tongue that no other doctor had seen," shared Michael Douglas ...

A glass of wine after work or cocktails at a weekend party often feels harmless, a source of relaxation even. Yet growing scientific evidence shows that alcohol carries a significant cancer risk — ...

Human papillomavirus (HPV), often transmitted through oral sex, is now emerging as a major cause of throat cancer worldwide.

The Princess of Wales has revealed she’s more conscious about drinking alcohol after her cancer diagnosis, but does she need ...

Oral cancer often begins with subtle symptoms like persistent ulcers, lumps, or patches inside the mouth. These warning signs ...

While smoking remains the leading cause of throat cancer in India, HPV infections transmitted through oral sex have overtaken tobacco as the primary cause in countries such as the US and the UK.

Chef Shirley was diagnosed with stage IV tongue cancer in 2024. She is now back in the competition.