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Maintaining good oral health is crucial for overall well-being. One aspect often overlooked in oral health is the early detection of mouth cancer. Mouth cancer, also known as oral cancer, can be life-threatening if not diagnosed and treated promptly. Understanding the signs of mouth cancer is essential for early detection and treatment, which can significantly improve the prognosis. This article will discuss the signs of mouth cancer that you should monitor to ensure better oral health.

Signs of mouth cancer to monitor for better oral health

A skin care consultant said she was shocked to learn she had two different types of cancer in a matter of weeks, after a chance encounter with a cancer nurse. Jodi Holland, 43, from Coopers Edge, Gloucester, was given some cancer awareness leaflets by a nurse for a workshop she was holding at her workplace.

Cancer diagnosis after chance encounter with nurse

Mia, 47, says she had to look up her type of cancer, myeloma, on her mobile when she was diagnosed.

Barely anyone's heard of my incurable cancer

Alessia, who urges people to trust their instincts, says she is "overwhelmed" after the scan result.

Girl told cancer was growing pains given all-clear

Blanco, TX

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Editor's note: This article was originally published on June 22, 2022. It has since been updated. A woman diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer that had spread to her ovaries and her liver, was given three months to live in January 2020. Instead, she is celebrating, having received a new lease on life. Long before Caroline Guy was given an official cancer diagnosis, the 56-year-old knew something was wrong. "I felt sluggish, I just didn't feel right. My stomach was swollen," she told Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. However, in June 2019, a doctor in Spain dismissed her symptoms as menopause. "I'd googled my symptoms and I actually asked him outright if I had bowel cancer and he said no," Guy revealed.

Woman given three months to live after a cancer diagnosis is stunned to hear she is now in remission

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Shannen Doherty said she didn't have insurance in 2014. When she saw a doctor in 2015, she was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer.

Shannen Doherty once said in a lawsuit that her cancer could have been stopped if she'd had health insurance

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Helen Bailey, a 28-year-old realtor from Alabama, was diagnosed with stage four melanoma diagnosis at age 26, despite only having a few sunburns in her life, and always prioritizing her skin health. Seven years after having a cancerous mole removed from her back, her dermatologist informed her she had 20...

26-Year-Old Woman, Whose Mole Developed Into 20 Tumors, Urges Skin Cancer Screenings After Stage Four Melanoma Diagnosis

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Michael J. Fox has been living with Parkinson’s disease since he turned 30 in 1991. However, he kept his diagnosis under wraps, using pills to suppress his symptoms until the late ‘90s. The actor has since committed to raising awareness about the ravaging disease, which affects regular functions like movement and feeding.

Michael J. Fox Tragically Links Parkinson’s Diagnosis To Partying In The ‘80s

Oral cancer can be a scary topic, but knowing the facts can help you stay informed and proactive. Did you know that oral cancer affects over 50,000 people in the United States each year? It's not just about smoking or chewing tobacco; factors like excessive alcohol consumption, HPV infection, and even prolonged sun exposure can increase your risk. Early detection is crucial, as it significantly improves survival rates. Regular dental check-ups can help spot early signs. Symptoms might include persistent mouth sores, difficulty swallowing, or unexplained weight loss. Staying educated about oral cancer can make a big difference in prevention and early treatment.

32 Great Facts About Oral Cancer

A female prison officer was arrested following allegations she had an "inappropriate relationship" with an inmate. The HMP Highpoint worker was held on suspicion of misconduct in a public office. The Eastern Region Special Operations Unit (ERSOU) - which is made up of staff from seven police forces in the...

Prison officer arrested over 'inmate relationship'

In early 2023, Maria Menounos suspected something was going on with her health. She'd been dealing with unexplained bloating for over a year. "I was taking pictures and monitoring it. I got an endoscopy and a colonoscopy; I did everything and they kept saying, 'Oh, there's nothing there,'" Menounos says in an interview discussing her partnership with Mastercard's Stand Up to Cancer Campaign.

Maria Menounos Shares Her Mantra Amidst Pancreatic Cancer: "Choose Wonder Over Worry"

A healthy 38-year-old who began struggling to finish a half-marathon and experienced night sweats, body aches, and COVID-like symptoms learned he was facing stage 4 non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Despite the shocking diagnosis, he plans to remain positive while he fights the cancer. Lymphoma is a blood cancer, specifically of the immune...

Fit, Healthy Man, 38, With Swollen Knee Felt Covid-Like Symptoms for a Month Before Learning He Had Stage 4 Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

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On June 14, 2024, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 15-year-old Lexi Jade Brown, charging her with attempted murder and first-degree arson. The arrest followed a violent incident in the early morning hours according to a press release from teh Gulfport PD.

15 year old charged with attempted murder and arson after victim wakes up being stabbed

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The FBI has named the man who shot at Donald Trump during a campaign rally as Thomas Matthew Crooks. Crooks is alleged to have opened fire while the former US president was addressing a crowd in Butler, Pennsylvania, leaving one audience member dead and two others badly hurt. The 20-year-old...

Thomas Matthew Crooks: What we know about the Trump attacker

Pancreatic cancer can cause back pain that spreads from the abdomen. It often affects the middle of the back and may feel like a dull ache. For some people, the pain may come and go. Pancreatic cancer causes different symptoms, including back pain. Back pain can have many possible causes,...

What to know about pancreatic cancer and back pain

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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Mercurochrome and Merthiolate were in medicine cabinets in many Virginia homes decades ago. They were in bottles with droppers that gallons the red liquid. Looking at that old bottle in the above image brings back many memories.

Mercurochrome and Merthiolate once were in many Virginia homes

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Bone cancer is a rare type of cancer, which can go undetected for some time before being diagnosed. Although benign (non-cancerous) bone tumors are more common than malignant (cancerous) bone tumors, malignant bone cancer can be an aggressive cancer, and some types grow quickly. Quick progression makes early detection and treatment all the more important.

Bone Cancer Without Knowing: How Long Can It Go Undiagnosed?

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Mum with mouth cancer: 'My life is in their hands'

Deborah Horsley speaks candidly about her hopes and fears and her determination to remain...

Mum with mouth cancer: 'My life is in their hands'

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