Oral cancer can occur in any parts of the oral cavity, such as cheeks, jaw, gums, etc. In harsh words, mouth cancer affects the area from the face to the throat.
According to the American Cancer Society (ASCC), in 2019, about 53,000 American citizens had oral cancer.
Here, the patient is diagnosed with cancer after about 60 years, but in this, 25 percent occurs before the age of 50. This cancer affects women less and men more.
Oral cancers or mouth cancers can develop in any part of the oral cavity or oropharynx, including lips, tongue, hard and soft palates, salivary gland, lining of the cheeks, floor of the mouth, gums, and teeth.