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You usually have a number of tests to check for mouth and oropharyngeal cancer. Mouth cancer is also called oral cancer.

Mouth cancer can start in different parts of the mouth.

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It can also start in the front part of the tongue. This is called tongue cancer. We have separate information about the tests you might have to check for tongue cancer.

Oropharyngeal cancer starts in the oropharynx.

The oropharynx is the part of the throat just behind the mouth.

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It also includes the tonsils. We have separate information about the tests you might have for tonsil cancer.

You have tests if you have symptoms that could be due to mouth or oropharyngeal cancer. These tests will find out what is causing them and whether it is cancer or not.

Tests your GP or dentist might do

Most people with symptoms start by contacting their GP or dentist.

The first appointment with your GP is often a telephone appointment. Your GP then might arrange for you to go in and see them.

Your GP or dentist can do some tests to help them decide if you

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