Oral Cancer

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Tobacco, Alcohol, and Oral Cancer: How to Reduce Your Risks

When it comes to cancer, you don’t tend to hear much about oral cancer. Of course, we hear all about breast cancer, lung cancer, and skin cancer (don’t forget to wear your sunscreen), but the truth is, you can get cancer in your mouth, too. In fact, according to the American Cancer Society, around 58,450…
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Oral cancer screening

Oral Cancer Screenings: Why Detecting Early Signs Leads to Better Outcomes

According to the American Cancer Society, your risk of developing oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancer during your lifetime is approximately 1 in 60 for men and 1 in 141 for women. Catching oral cancer in its earliest stages is critical. When diagnosed early, the 5-year relative survival rate for all people is 86% but only…
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