Mouth cancer - Learn more
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Mouth cancer, or oral cancer, is the name for cancers that arise in the tissues of the mouth, including the lips and the tongue. Abnormal cells can form a tumour (which can appear as a lump or ulcer) in the mouth and spread throughout the body.
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