Oral cancer is a pervasive threat that often lurks in the shadows, growing unnoticed until it makes itself known through discomfort, pain, or a stark change in one’s daily routine. The implications of this diagnosis are sobering, as oral cancer can have serious, life-changing effects on a patient's health and well-being. (Reference – Oral Cancer Foundation | National Institute of Health)
Among the many concerns when dealing with oral cancer is its potential to metastasize, or spread, to other parts of the body, particularly the brain. But is this a common occurrence, or more of a rarity that’s only the case with advancing stages of the disease?
