Oral cancer is a serious and rising health concern in India, with around **77,000 new cases** and **over 52,000 deaths** this year. It mainly affects men over 40 but can also occur in women. \u201cEarly detection is often challenging,\u201d making the disease more deadly.<\/p>\n
Tobacco\u2014smoked or chewed\u2014is the leading cause. This includes cigarettes, bidis, gutka, and khaini. Alcohol greatly increases the risk, especially when combined with tobacco, as \u201cthe combination has a multiplying effect.\u201d<\/p>\n
Betel-nut products, widely used in many regions, contain **arecoline**, a chemical that damages oral tissues and promotes cancer. Prolonged sun exposure to the lips, especially in outdoor workers, can also trigger cancer, mainly on the lower lip.<\/p>\n
Common warning signs are persistent mouth sores, difficulty swallowing, unexplained bleeding, and lumps in the mouth or neck. Sadly, \u201cthese signs are often ignored until the disease reaches an advanced stage.\u201d<\/p>\n
Experts urge regular dental checkups, quitting tobacco and alcohol, and seeking medical advice for any unusual oral changes. Public awareness and prevention are vital to reducing cases of this largely preventable but deadly disease.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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