Mouth Cancer Awareness Week, 15th to 21st November 2009

Mouth Cancer Awareness Week

15th to 21st November 2009

Although not a high profile cancer, of all the cancers, mouth cancer has the highest mortality rate.

Oral cancer has touched the lives of many people; however some of the better known oral cancer victims may surprise you.

Jack Hawkins
Babe Ruth
Sigmund Freud
Jack Klugman
Aaron Spelling
Humphrey Bogart**
Lana Turner
Eddie Van Halen
Rod Stewart
Bill Davis, Jr.
John Prine
Jim ThorpeBlass
Burl Ives
Mary Wells
George Harrison


Visit your dentist or doctor at once if you notice any abnormalities.

1. A sore or ulcer in the mouth that does not heal within three weeks

2. A lump or overgrowth of tissue anywhere in the mouth

3. A white or red patch on the gums, tongue, or lining of the mouth

4. Difficulty in swallowing

5. Difficulty in chewing or moving the jaw or tongue

6. Numbness of the tongue or other area of the mouth

7. A feeling that something is caught in the throat

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8. A chronic sore throat or voice change (hoarseness) that persists more than six weeks, particularly smokers over 50 years old and heavy drinkers

9. Swelling of the jaw that causes dentures to fit poorly or become uncomfortable

10. Neck swelling present for more than three weeks

11. Unexplained tooth mobility persisting for *more than three weeks - see a dentist urgently

12. Persistent nasal (especially unilateral)l nasal obstruction, particularly associated with mucus (clear, purulent or bloody) discharge causing difficulty breathing through nose

13. Unexplained persistent earache

For more information about symptoms visit the Mouth Cancer Foundation at www.mouthcancerfoundation.org

Thank you for reading xxd

Re: Mouth Cancer Awareness Week, 15th to 21st November 2009

A timely reminder MMM - thankyou

Do you remember Ray Moore ( I think that was his name) who used to be on Radio2 in the mornings? Lovely voice. I think his last TV appearance was on the Terry Wogan chat show, when he was suffereing advanced oral cancer. He had a huge absorbent bandage round his neck, which was coping with a leaking wound. So unpleasant for him - such a horrible 'demeaning' disease.

I didn't know Rod Stewart had a problem? Is he OK now?

Smokers and spirit drinkers need to be particularly vigilant ... but it can get everyone. Another reason for regular dentist check ups

Re: Mouth Cancer Awareness Week, 15th to 21st November 2009

Thank you MMM, excellent advice.

I didn't realise Rod Stewart had a problem either

Re: Mouth Cancer Awareness Week, 15th to 21st November 2009

I wasn't aware of all of those well known people having this problem. That is why it is important to visit the dentist regularly (pot, kettle, black here )

Re: Mouth Cancer Awareness Week, 15th to 21st November 2009

This post is serving its purpose, to get people thinking about it!

Yes, Rod Stewart had his brush a few years ago, I think that he sings mainly ballads now. When interviewed, he seems to be a nicer person, of course that could have come with age!

Here is a message from Jack Klugman

Mmmmmmmm xx

Re: Mouth Cancer Awareness Week, 15th to 21st November 2009

Good thread MMM!

I think another cause for concern is if you happen to get a lot of ulcers - best see a dentist to check things over.

Re: Mouth Cancer Awareness Week, 15th to 21st November 2009

Great thread, thanks for posting.

Re: Mouth Cancer Awareness Week, 15th to 21st November 2009

Thank you all for taking notice.

Re: Mouth Cancer Awareness Week, 15th to 21st November 2009

Thanks for posting that. A needed reminder.

Re: Mouth Cancer Awareness Week, 15th to 21st November 2009

Here is a coincidence, Rod Stewart was on TV last night. I thought that he was much nicer than he used to be. Quite mellow in fact!

Singing Soul music now, brilliant!