Mouth Cancer (Oral Cavity Cancer)
Cancer that forms in tissues of the oral cavity (the mouth).
SymptomsTestsTreatmentsPreventionAbout Oral Cavity Cancer
Lip and oral cavity cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the lips or mouth.
The oral cavity includes the following:
The front two thirds of the tongue. The gingiva (gums). The buccal mucosa (the lining of the inside of the cheeks). The floor (bottom) of the mouth under the tongue. The hard palate (the roof of the mouth). The retromolar trigone (the small area behind the wisdom teeth)…