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Oral Cancer Screening for CGHS Beneficiaries in Sion
An ulcer, white patch or red patch in the mouth that does not heal in two weeks should be examined by a specialist. CGHS beneficiaries near Sion, Kurla and Chembur can see oral medicine specialist Dr. Bipin Upadhyay at CGHS-empanelled K.J. Somaiya Hospital for this check.
Written and medically reviewed by
Dr. Bipin R. Upadhyay
BDS · MDS Oral Medicine & Radiology · PhD Scholar · Associate Professor & Head, Department of Dentistry
Last clinically reviewed: 2026-10-27
Key points
- Ulcers or patches lasting 2+ weeks need a check
- Tobacco and gutkha users are at higher risk
- Early detection makes treatment simpler
- Screening available at CGHS-empanelled K.J. Somaiya
Warning signs you should not ignore
- A mouth ulcer that has not healed in 2 weeks
- White or red patches on the cheek, tongue or gums
- A lump or thickening in the mouth or neck
- Difficulty opening the mouth or stiff cheeks
- Unexplained bleeding or numbness in the mouth
Who is at higher risk?
People who use tobacco, gutkha, paan, supari or drink alcohol have a higher risk. Older adults and people with sharp or broken teeth rubbing the cheek also need regular checks.
What happens during screening
The specialist examines your whole mouth and neck. If an area looks suspicious, further tests such as a biopsy may be advised to know exactly what it is. Most patches turn out to be harmless, but only a proper check can tell.
Using CGHS for the visit
K.J. Somaiya Super Speciality Hospital is CGHS empanelled. Coverage for tests and treatment depends on current CGHS rules, so confirm the details at the hospital CGHS desk.
Questions people ask
Are all mouth ulcers cancer?
No. Most ulcers are harmless and heal on their own. An ulcer lasting more than two weeks should be checked.
Is the screening painful?
The examination itself is painless. A biopsy, if needed, is done under local anaesthesia.
Can I get screened under CGHS at K.J. Somaiya?
K.J. Somaiya is CGHS empanelled. Confirm what is covered for you at the hospital CGHS desk.
This page is general information, not a diagnosis. A mouth problem needs to be looked at in person or on video before anyone can tell you what it is.