Any symptom lasts more than 2 weeks
You notice a new lump, patch, or unexplained bleeding
You have trouble swallowing or speaking
You’re at high risk and haven’t had a screening
🩺 Early detection = better outcomes. Survival rates drop sharply when cancer spreads.
Final Thoughts
You don’t need to live in fear of your own mouth.
But you should pay attention to what’s happening inside it.
So next time you’re brushing your teeth… look.
Check your tongue. Peer under it. Feel along your gums.
And if something looks wrong — even if it doesn’t hurt — speak up.
Because real health isn’t about waiting for pain. It’s about catching the quiet signs — before silence becomes tragedy.
And that kind of vigilance? It could save your life.
