Symptoms

Some signs and symptoms of soft palate cancer can include the following:

• Bleeding
• Difficulty swallowing
• Difficulty speaking
• Bad breath
• Mouth pain
• Sores in your mouth that won't heal
• Loose teeth
• Pain when you swallow
• Weight loss
• Ear pain
• Swelling in your neck that may hurt
• White patches in your mouth that won't go away

When to see a doctor

Talk to your doctor or dentist about any persistent signs and symptoms that worry you.