4. Ear pain
Ear pain is another indicator that you might have oral cancer. If you notice that the ear pain is only affecting a single side of your head, it might actually not be related to your ears per se. The same nerves that provide sensation to your voice box, tongue, and the back of your mouth are linked to your ears.
If you notice pain in that area, it might actually be the nerves as opposed to the ears themselves. Adults rarely deal with ear infections, and whenever they do suffer from them, it will often affect both sides as opposed to just one. If you notice a lingering pain in only one of your ears, you should go to your doctor immediately.
Even if it turns out to be something less serious such as a swimmer’s ear, your doctor will still be able to treat it and alleviate the pain that your feeling. If it is due to cancer, at least you’ll have an early diagnosis.