Conditions and diseases

Oral cancer

Symptoms and causes

Symptoms and causes

Two common causes of oral cancer are alcohol and smoking.

Diagnosis and treatment

Diagnosis and treatment

Early diagnosis and treatment are very important and can make a great difference for survival. In case of a suspicious lesion, a piece of tissue (biopsy) will be taken to determine whether or not it is malignant.

Treatment centres and specialisations

Treatment centres and specialisations

Latest publication date: 13/12/2023
Supervising author: Dr Vermeiren Judith