Mouth and Throat Cancer Symptoms

People with an oropharyngeal cancer may notice any of the following symptoms:

• A painless lump on the lip, in the mouth, or in the throat
  
  
• A sore on the lip or inside the mouth that does not heal
  
  
• A painless white or red patch on the gums, tongue, or lining of the mouth
  
  
• Unexplained pain, bleeding, or numbness inside the mouth
  
  
• A sore throat that does not go away
  
  
• Pain or difficulty with chewing or swallowing
  
  
• Swelling of the jaw
  
  
• Hoarseness or other change in the voice
  
  
• Pain in the ear