Inner Cheek Cancer(Buccal Mucosa Cancer)
cancer of the inner cheekbuccal mucosa cancerBuccal mucosa (another name for the inner lining of the cheeks) is a term used to describe a type of head and neck cancer that develops when the cells that make up the inner cheek grow out of control and form lesions or tumors. These cancers typically occur in the thin, flat cells called squamous cells that line the buccal mucosa and other parts of the mouth. Inner cheek cancer is classified as squamous cell carcinoma. Cancer on the outer cheeks
Dentists are typically the first to notice signs of inner cheek cancer, often during a routine dental exam. Using tobacco products and regularly consuming too much alcohol can increase our risk of developing cancer in the inner cheek.
Causes of Cheek Cancer
Chhek cancer is frequently brought on by
smoking and drinking
Chemotherapy, surgery, or both may be used to treat disease.
Symptoms of Cheek Cancer
The following symptoms could indicate inner cheek cancer:
- mouth patches that are dark, white, or both
- Lump inside cheek tissue
- Mouth pain or numbness
- A sore throat or the sensation of having something stuck in it
- Difficulty moving your jaw
- Severe ear pain
- Hoarseness
- teeth that are loose or have toothache
- missing or inadequate dentures
- Jaw pain or swelling
Homeopathic Treatment of Cheek Cancer
NITRIC ACID 3C –Useful for cheek cancer patients who experience sharp, splinter-like pains. There is jaw pain and swelling, especially in the upper jaw, which is hard. Useful for patients who experience excessive salivation. There is bloody saliva with a green coating on the tongue.
CISTUS CANADENSIS – Useful for cheekUseful when mouth feels cold, putrid, or has impure breath. Cancer with a feeling of coldness. Feelings of coldness in various parts of the body.
MERCURIUS CYNATUS 200– Helpful for fetid breath and where there is a gray membrane-covered ulcer in the cheek. There is also pain and swelling in the salivary glands.
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