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Can oral leukoplakia turning into cancer lead to death?

Aug 31, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Liu Chao
Introduction
In general, whether oral leukoplakia malignant transformation leads to death depends on the stage of cancer development. If any discomfort occurs, prompt medical attention is recommended. It is important to quit smoking as early as possible and limit alcohol consumption to reduce irritation to the oral mucosa. Additionally, avoid harmful habits such as chewing betel nut, which may cause white keratosis of the oral mucosa and increase the risk of malignant transformation.

In general, whether oral leukoplakia malignant transformation leads to death depends on the stage of cancer development. If any discomfort occurs, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly. The specific analysis is as follows:

1. Early-stage oral leukoplakia cancer does not lead to death

When oral leukoplakia undergoes malignant transformation, if detected early—meaning the earliest form of cancer confined only within the epithelial layer without breaking through the basement membrane—the cure rate is relatively high and the risk of death is low, so it does not lead to death. Early malignancy may be limited only to superficial tissues, and through treatments such as surgical excision, laser therapy, or radiotherapy, cancer cells can be effectively eliminated, preventing further disease progression.

2. Advanced oral leukoplakia cancer can lead to death

If oral leukoplakia malignancy is not discovered until the late stage and timely diagnosis and treatment are lacking, the cells in the affected area may lose normal growth control, abnormally proliferate, and spread to surrounding tissues, progressing into invasive cancer. At this point, both quality of life and survival rates decline significantly, potentially leading to patient death.

Note: It is important to quit smoking as early as possible and limit alcohol consumption to reduce irritation to the oral mucosa. Additionally, avoid harmful habits such as chewing betel nut, which can cause white keratosis of the oral mucosa and increase the risk of malignant transformation.

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