Download Cancer Of The Oral Cavity

Cancer Of The Oral
Cavity
Presented By:
MARIEANN
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.
Signs and Symptoms
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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
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
Risk Factors
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Use of tobacco
Excessive Alcohol consumption
Chronic denture irritation
Prolonged exposure to ultra violet light
Leukoplakia
Erythroplakia
Human Papiloma Virus (HPV)
Screening and Diagnosis
 X rays
 Computerized Tomography (CT)
 Ultra sound
 Biopsy of oral lesions
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
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