Oral Cancer Screenings

Dr. Sarko recommends having an oral cancer screening at least once each year. Regular screenings can help ensure early detection of any potential cancers.

During your oral cancer screening, Dr. Sarko will check for any abnormalities. We will closely examine your mouth, throat, lips, gums, and tongue. Let us know about any potential symptoms you have experienced, including:

       
• Pain or difficulty with speaking, swallowing, or moving your jaw or tongue
       
• A sensation that something is caught in the back of your throat
       
• Sore throat with no other sinus symptoms
       
• Lumps or swellings in or around your mouth
       
• Drastic weight loss
       
• White or red patches in your mouth
       
• Mouth sores that do not heal
       
• Unexplained ear pain
       
• Unexplained bleeding in your mouth
           

If you have experienced any of these symptoms for more than a week without improvement, call us immediately for an appointment.