Does loss of squamous mucous membrane in the mouth mean...
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Last updated: Oct 01, 2010
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Does loss of squamous mucous membrane in the mouth mean cancer?
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Yes, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation, a loss of squamous mucous in the mouth does point towards cancer. Usually displaying properties towards the back of the tongue, it will appear as blue grey pumps that are easily bitten or often bleed when touched. Around 90% of all skin and head and neck cancers are from the squamous mucous membranes breaking down. A contributing factor in mouth cancer is the heat and carrcinogens of cigarrettes and pipe smoking. At the first sight or feeling of these bumps or undefinable lesions in your mouth see a doctor or an oncologist right away to have it diagnosed and treated properly.
