Cancer Of The Oral Cavity

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Cancer Of The Oral Cavity

• Presented By
• MARIEANN

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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.

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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

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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

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Risk Factors

• Use of tobacco
• Excessive Alcohol consumption
• Chronic denture irritation
• Prolonged exposure to ultra violet light
• Leukoplakia
• Erythroplakia
• Human Papiloma Virus (HPV)

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Screening and Diagnosis

• X rays
• Computerized Tomography (CT)
• Ultra sound
• Biopsy of oral lesions

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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

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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