Getting Diagnosed With Mouth And Oropharyngeal Cancer
Below is a picture of a shallow ulcer on the lower lip.
The picture below shows a speckled ulcer on the inside of the cheek.
The pictures below show cancer on the side of the tongue.
Below is a picture of a red patch underneath the tongue.
Find out more about symptoms of mouth and oropharyngeal cancer
Last reviewed: 15 Jul 2024
Next review due: 15 Jul 2027
Mouth and oropharyngeal cancer develop when abnormal cells in the mouth and oropharynx divide and grow uncontrollably.
Symptoms of mouth and oropharyngeal cancer include a mouth ulcer that doesn't heal or a swelling or lump in the neck.
Your GP will ask you about your symptoms and they might examine you. They may arrange tests or a referral to a specialist.
The stage of a cancer tells you about its size and whether it has spread. The type means the type of cell the cancer started from. The grade means how abnormal the cells look under the microscope.
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