90% of malignant tumors of the oral mucosa are squamous cell carcinomas.
Men are affected three times more often than women. Symptoms appear quite late.
60% of tumors are only discovered in the late tumor stages T3 and T4.
Symptoms of mouth and throat cancer
- Swelling in the neck
- Red or white spots in the mouth
- Hoarseness and voice changes lasting more than 3 weeks
- Pain when speaking
- Lump in the mouth and tongue
- Constant sore throat
Main factors for pathogenesis
- Tobacco use
- Alcohol consumption
- Detection of HPV 16 in serum (testing possible)
