MOUTH CANCER

• Mouth cancer, also known as oral cancer or cancer of the oral cavity, is often used to describe a number of cancers that start in the region of the mouth.

• These most commonly occur on the lips, tongue and floor of the mouth, but can also start in the cheeks, gums, roof of the mouth, tonsils and salivary glands.

• Around 59 per cent of mouth cancers in Australia are caused by smoking.

• For help to quit smoking, see your doctor.