04/28/2026
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. Here are some symptoms of oral cancer:
-- White or red patches inside the mouth or on the lips
-- Swelling, lumps, bumps, rough spots on the lips or inside the mouth
-- Unexplained bleeding in the mouth
-- Unexplained numbness or loss of feeling in mouth, face or neck
-- Persistent sores in the mouth that do not heal within 14 days
-- Difficulty chewing, swallowing, speaking or moving the jaw or tongue