10 Oral Cancer Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #10: Unexpected Weight Loss
Just like with any type of cancer or serious and long-term medical condition, unexpected and unintended weight loss is a symptom that requires attention. As oral cancer makes it very difficult and painful to chew and swallow food, it’s normal for the affected person to lose weight because eating becomes very difficult.
Many try to avoid eating because of the pain. Unexpected weight loss is also often related to tumor metastasis to other parts of the body. As oral cancer progresses and becomes more advanced, it starts using more and more calories, leading of course to rapid weight loss.
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