New Delhi: Oral cancer has always been viewed as a health problem, a disease that affects the mouth, tongue, gums and throat for ages. However, its impact runs much deeper in reality. Oral cancer has quietly grown into a major economic burden, changing the financial stability of individuals, families and even the nation. A disease that should have been preventable is now costing patients not only their health, but also their savings, livelihood and long-term economic security.

What Is Oral Cancer?

Oral cancer occurs when cells in any part of the mouth grow uncontrollably. It can occur on the lips, inside the cheeks, on the tongue, the floor or roof of the mouth, gums and even the back of the throat. What makes this cancer dangerous is that it often starts quietly as a small ulcer that r

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