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  "path": "/health/cancer-symptom-warning-tongue-ulcer",
  "publishedAt": "2026-04-22T10:22:54.000Z",
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  "textContent": "\n\n\nAn oral surgeon has issued a stark warning about a seemingly minor tongue change that could indicate cancer, urging the public to pay close attention to persistent symptoms that fail to resolve on their own.\n\n\"One of the most important warning signs is a tongue ulcer or sore that does not heal within two to three weeks,\" Dr Andrej Bozic, who practises at Dentum, explained.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe specialist noted that many individuals mistakenly attribute these types of symptoms to trivial causes, like accidentally biting their tongue or food-related irritation.\n\nBut any symptom that lingers warrants professional examination. Beyond non-healing ulcers, Dr Bozic highlighted several other symptoms that merit attention.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTRENDING\n\nStories\n\nVideos\n\nYour Say\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nUnexplained lumps on the tongue, patches displaying red or white colouration, and areas experiencing numbness or discomfort should all prompt concern.\n\n\"These symptoms do not automatically mean cancer, but they are signals that something is not right and should be assessed by a professional,\" Dr Bozic said.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe oral surgeon stressed that whilst such changes do not necessarily indicate malignancy, they represent clear signals that the body requires medical evaluation.\n\nDismissing these warning signs as inconsequential could prove a costly mistake, particularly when early intervention remains paramount.\n\nThe tongue frequently offers early indications of broader health concerns, with changes often manifesting before other symptoms emerge.\n\n### LATEST DEVELOPMENTS:\n\n\n\n\n  * Labour blows MILLIONS in taxpayers' cash amid delays to one of Britain's largest building projects\n  * UK clears landmark bill banning tobacco sales to anyone born after 2008\n  * 'I'm a dietitian and these are the five foods I would eat to lower my cholesterol'\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThis makes dental professionals particularly well-placed to identify potential issues at an early stage.\n\n\"The mouth is one of the easiest parts of the body to examine, and subtle changes can be visible early,\" he said.\n\nDr Bozic emphasised that catching oral cancer promptly dramatically enhances both treatment outcomes and overall success rates.\n\n\"In cases of oral cancer, early detection is extremely important because it significantly improves outcomes and treatment success,\" he added.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe accessibility of oral examinations means that vigilant patients and attentive dentists can work together to identify concerning changes swiftly.\n\nCertain lifestyle factors elevate the risk of developing oral cancer, with tobacco use, alcohol consumption and inadequate oral hygiene among the primary concerns identified by medical professionals.\n\nDr Bozic advised that individuals should seek medical guidance if symptoms persist beyond a fortnight or show signs of deterioration.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\"If a sore, patch or lump on the tongue does not improve within two to three weeks, it is important to have it examined,\" he said.\n\nAdditional symptoms warranting investigation include trouble swallowing, persistent pain and alterations in tongue mobility.\n\n\"People often ignore changes in their mouth because they assume they are minor,\" he said. \"But recognising when something is unusual and acting early can make a significant difference.\"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n**Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter**",
  "title": "Warning over early mouth cancer symptom as doctor says 'changes can be visible early'"
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