Mouth cancer

Mouth cancer, also called oral cancer, is a cancer type that affects the tissues of the mouth area. Studies indicate that high doses of alcohol, such as alcohol and mouthwashes can catalyze the process of cancer development.
Treatment
If diagnosed early and treated in the proper way, the majority (80%) of the cases of this cancer is curable. Generally, treatment employs surgery and / or radiotherapy. The two methods can be used in isolation or associated. Both techniques have good results in early lesions will depend on the indication and location of the tumor and functional changes that may be caused by the treatment. Early lesions are those restricted to the site of origin.
Prevention
Oral cancer affects more men above 40 years. The risk factors most known for this type of cancer are:

- Tobacco: according to the World Health Organization, about 90% of patients diagnosed with oral cancer were smokers. Cigarette smoking is the greatest risk for developing this disease, and the risk varies with consumption. That is, the more frequent is the act of smoking, the greater the chances of developing mouth cancer.

- Alcoholism: regular consumption of alcohol increases the risk of developing mouth cancer. The association between alcohol and smoking greatly increases the risk for oral cancer.
- HPV Virus: Research has shown that the HPV virus is related to some cases of mouth cancer.

- Solar radiation: Exposure to the sun without protection is a risk for lip cancer.

Besides these factors, it is observed in patients with oral cancer oral hygiene and a poor diet deficient in protein, vitamins and minerals and high in fat.