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Men and women discussing mouth cancerMouth and oropharyngeal cancer

All about mouth and oropharyngeal cancer. Information on symptoms and causes, tests to diagnose mouth cancer, treatment including surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, biological therapy and current research. Living with mouth and oropharyngeal cancer covers coping with your diagnosis and the possible effects of cancer and treatment on your appearance, diet, breathing, speech and sex life.

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You can also find mouth and oropharyngeal cancer organisations providing help and support, a reading list and see where this information comes from.

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