When symptoms do appear, they may include: Early Warning Signs (Don't Ignore): Non-healing sore or ulcer: A sore on the lip, tongue, or inside the cheek that does not heal within 2-3 weeks White or red patch: A persistent white (leukoplakia) or red (erythroplakia) patch anywhere in the mouth Lump or thickening: A rough spot, crust, or small lump on the lip or inside the mouth Numbness or pain: Unexplained pain, tenderness, or numbness in any area of the mouth, face, or neck Progressive Symptoms (As Cancer Grows): Difficulty chewing or swallowing (dysphagia): Food may get stuck, or swallowing may become painful Difficulty speaking or moving the tongue or jaw Loose teeth or ill-fitting dentures (not explained by other dental issues) A lump in the neck: Enlarged lymph nodes indicating possible spread Ear pain (referred pain from oral tumor) Unexplained weight loss Bleeding from the mouth not caused by injury Also read: How to take care of Teeth with Cavities

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There were also differences in EC use by ethnicity (Figure 8), with substantial increases among Mori and Pacific peoples between 2019/20 and 2020/21
Growing up in a household where smoking is common increases the likelihood of adopting the habit from an early age, as it becomes a normalized behavior