Monitoring oral cancer

Cancer is a significant and growing health problem globally. In 2021, it is one of the leading causes of death after cardiovascular disease and COVID-19. Cancer can develop anywhere in the body. Cancer affecting the head and neck is one of the most prevalent cancers in developing countries, especially in Southeast Asia.

Mouth cancer, also known as oral cancer, refers to cancers occurring in any part of the mouth, including the lips, gums, tongue, the inner lining of the cheek, the roof of the mouth, the floor of the mouth, and the back of the throat. In Thailand, as in the rest of the world, the number of people with mouth cancer continues to climb. It is becoming increasingly prevalent among younger age groups.

Data published by the National Cancer Institute of…