Gum (gingival) cancer is a rare type of oral cancer. Gingival cancer grows in the thin skin layer protecting your teeth. The skin layer is also called your gingiva. It covers your upper and lower jaws ...

Oral cancer often shows up as a sore or pain in the mouth that won't go away. Using tobacco and drinking alcohol are big risk ...

Stage 1 oral cavity cancer is characterized by small, localized tumors with high survival rates, often detected early through routine exams. Diagnosis involves oral exams, biopsies, and imaging to ...