Did you know that April is Oral Cancer Awareness month? When you think of oral cancer and the reason
behind those diagnosed with it, you probably think that the use of tobacco was
the cause, however, the fastest growing segment of oral cancer is in young
healthy non-smoking individuals through the transmission of the HPV virus. The use of tobacco and alcohol are still
major risk factors.
Approximately 43,000 people in the United States are
diagnosed with oral cancer every year.
While most people think oral cancer is rare, over 100 people are
diagnosed with it each day in the US alone.
Oral cancer takes a life every hour of every day. With early detection, individuals who are
diagnosed with it have an 80 to 90% survival rate. The best way for early detection is to
receive regular check-ups with your dentist, as they are your first line of
defense against oral cancer.
For further questions or information on check-ups and early
detection screenings, contact our office at 480-814-8888 today.
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