The Mirror Challenge
The Mirror Challenge
How to do a quick self-check in 30 seconds
Pull the lower lip down. Look for ulcers, white/red patches, swelling, or bleeding on the inside of the lips.
Gently pull each cheek outward and check for white or red patches, ulcers, thickened skin, or numb areas inside the mouth.
Tilt your head back and check your gums and roof of the mouth for bleeding, swelling, sores, or discoloured patches.
Stick your tongue out and check for ulcers, white/red patches, pain, burning sensation, or restricted movement.
Lift your tongue to the roof of your mouth and check underneath for lumps, sores, swelling, or colour changes.
Feel both sides of your neck gently with your fingers. Any painless lump or swelling that's been there over 2 weeks - note it.
Hold Your breath and find out how strong your lungs are!
Take a deep breath and hold it.
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The timer will stop when you release.
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Take a deep breath and hold it.
Click start and hold your breath.
The timer will stop when you release.
Check your result and know your lung health score.
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India accounts for nearly one-third of all mouth cancer cases worldwide. Most are linked to tobacco use - smoking or smokeless.
77k+
New Oral Cancer Cases
In India Each Year
80%
Of Cases Are
Tobacco-Related
5x
Better Survival When
Caught Early
15 min
Is All Screening Takes
Cigarette smoker
Bidi or hookah user
Gutkha / paan masala
Zarda or khaini user
Heavy alcohol use
HPV exposure
Prolonged sun
exposure (lip)
Family history
India leads the world in oral cancer cases, yet awareness remains dangerously low. Early signs like white patches, lingering sores, or cheek thickening are often ignored. Daily tobacco habits such as gutkha, paan, and khaini silently damage the mouth over time.
The good news: oral cancer is highly preventable and early detection through a simple 15-minute screening can save lives.
Many oral cancer patients notice symptoms early but delay getting them checked. A sore, lump, or patch is often ignored, mistaken for a minor issue, or postponed due to fear and busy schedules.
This delay between noticing and acting is one of the biggest reasons oral cancer becomes life-threatening.
A simple 15-minute screening today can make the difference between early treatment and late-stage cancer.
In India, smokeless tobacco like gutkha, paan masala, zarda, and khaini is a major cause of oral cancer. These products stay in direct contact with the mouth for long periods, silently damaging soft tissues over time.
Early changes often appear as white patches, thickening, or sores that are easy to ignore.
A simple self-check and yearly oral screening can help detect cancer before it becomes dangerous.
Early stage oral cancer has an over 80% survival rate, while late-stage detection drops survival dramatically.
The difference is not the disease - it's the timing of detection.
A simple 15-minute visual screening can identify warning signs before pain or severe symptoms appear. One small decision today can change the outcome of an entire life.
You may not be able to make someone quit tobacco, but you can encourage them to get screened. A free 15-minute oral cancer screening could detect warning signs before it's too late. Oral cancer affects not just the individual, but every family member and loved one around them.
One appointment together today could protect a lifetime tomorrow.
"I thought it was just a sore" is one of the most common things doctors hear from oral cancer patients. Small sores, patches, or lumps are often ignored because they seem harmless at first. If any change in your mouth lasts more than 14 days, it should be checked by a specialist.
A 15-minute screening today can prevent a far more serious battle tomorrow.
India has the highest number of oral cancer cases in the world, with one person being diagnosed approximately every 8 minutes. Despite its prevalence, awareness remains critically low, leading to most cases being detected at advanced stages.
Yes. Oral cancer is one of the most common cancers in India, particularly among men. It accounts for over 30% of all cancer cases in the country, largely due to widespread use of smokeless tobacco products like gutkha, paan masala, and khaini.
The primary cause is tobacco use – especially smokeless forms such as gutkha, paan masala, zarda, and khaini. These products are held in the mouth for extended periods, causing repeated damage to the soft tissues. Alcohol consumption and HPV infection are also contributing risk factors.
Absolutely. When oral cancer is detected at Stage 1 or 2, the survival rate exceeds 80%. By contrast, late-stage detection dramatically reduces that figure. A simple 15-minute visual screening can identify warning signs well before symptoms like pain or difficulty swallowing appear.
Most people delay seeking help because early symptoms – white patches, small sores, or mild swelling – seem harmless. Fear, lack of awareness, and limited access to screening also contribute. By the time pain or difficulty eating begins, the cancer is often already at an advanced stage.
Watch our doctors explain early lung cancer screening, warning signs, risk factors, and the latest treatment options.
