Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC) .

It is the most common type of oral cancer, accounting for over 90% of all oral cancers, and it develops from the flat, squamous cells lining the mouth.

What is it? : OSCC develops from the squamous cells, which are flat, thin cells that line the lips and the inside of the mouth.

Prevalence: It’s the most common type of head and neck cancer, particularly in the oral cavity.

Risk Factors:

• Tobacco use: All forms of tobacco increase the risk of mouth cancer, including cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco, and snuff.
• Alcohol consumption: Heavy alcohol use increases the risk.
• Human Papillomavirus (HPV): Some types of HPV are linked to oral cancer.
• Betel quid: Use of betel quid, a chewing tobacco, is a risk factor, especially in developing countries.
• Chronic irritation: Chronic irritation, such as dental caries, overuse of mouthwash, chewing tobacco, or the use of betel quid, can also contribute to the development of OSCC.

• Common Locations: OSCC can occur in any part of the oral cavity, but common sites include the tongue, lips, and floor of the mouth.
• Symptoms:
  • Early stages: May have no symptoms or present with a red or white patch, or a sore that doesn’t heal.
  • Advanced stages: May include ulcers, lumps, or difficulty with chewing, swallowing, or speaking.
• Diagnosis: A biopsy is usually needed to confirm a diagnosis of OSCC.
• Treatment: Treatment options include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy.
• Prognosis: The prognosis for OSCC depends on the stage of the cancer at diagnosis, the location of the tumor, and the patient’s overall health

Modern research: Wheat Grass

Wheatgrass is the young grass of the wheat plant ‘Tritcumaestivum Linn’, family Poaceae (Gramineae). It contains a number of vitamins, mineral, amino acids and vital enzymes, these play an important role in the anticancer approach of this herbal product. It is also called as ‘green blood’ because of its high content of chlorophyll, which bears a structural similarity to haemoglobin and this result in high oxygen supply to all the body tissues.

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Author: Master Vikrant RohinMaster Vikrant Rohin is an international author, and more than four countries’ schools are using his books in the core curriculum of education. He is the author of twenty different subject books. History, Economics, Chemistry, Physics, English, Biology, Geography etc. Most of his students hold high-ranking positions in the public and private sectors. He has cracked the world’s toughest exam, the "Civil Services Examination (UPSC)," eight times. Always a topper in academics, he was also a top-class sportsman, a state boxer, and a basketball player.