1. Cancer Of The Oral Cavity Presented By: MARIEANN

2. Etiology  The lips, oral cavity, tongue, and pharynx are prone to develop malignant lesions  The largest number of these tumors are squamous epitheliomas that grow and metastasize rapidly.  It is estimated that at least 7,000 Americans die from oral and throat cancer each year.

4. Signs and Symptoms  Sore in the mouth that does not heal or increases in size  Persistent pain in the mouth  Lumps or white, red or dark patches inside your mouth  Thickening of your cheek  Difficulty moving your jaw/ pain and swelling in your jaw  Pain or loosening of your teeth  BAD BREATH

5. CAUSES  Oral cancer appears to occur as a result of damage to the DNA in the cells of your mouth.  Using tobacco or excessive alcohol consumption can damage these tissues  Excessive exposure to ultraviolet light can also cause damage  Damage to cells may cause them to malfunction and mutate into cancer cells

7. Risk Factors  Use of tobacco  Excessive Alcohol consumption  Chronic denture irritation  Prolonged exposure to ultra violet light  Leukoplakia  Erythroplakia  Human Papiloma Virus (HPV)

8. Screening and Diagnosis  X rays  Computerized Tomography (CT)  Ultra sound  Biopsy of oral lesions

9. Treatment  Surgery: depends on the sixe and the location of the tumor. Surgeons may need to remove bone tissue from the jaw or the roof of the mouth  Radiation Therapy: uses x rays to kill cancer cells  Chemotherapy: uses drugs to destroy cancer cells

10. Nursing Interventions  Any person that has an orla lesion more than 2 weeks needs to seek medical attention  Provide meticulous oral hygiene  Proper patient and family education  Observe for temporary or permanent loss of taste  Be the support person for the patient and family