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Every Hour One American Dies From Oral Cancer

THE DEADLY STATISTICS
  • Every hour of every day, one American dies of oral cancer.
  • The mortality rate associated with oral cancer has not improved significantly in the last 40 years.
  • The death rate in the United States for oral cancer is higher than that of cervical cancer, Hodgkin's disease, cancer of the brain, liver, testes, kidney, or ovary.
  • More than 30,000 Americans will receive an oral cancer diagnosis this year. In five years, only 57% will still be alive.
  • 27% of oral cancer victims do not use tobacco or alcohol and have no other lifestyle risk factors.
MOUTH CANCER - The death rate in the United States for oral cancer is higher than that of cervical cancer, Hodgkin's disease, cancer of the brain, liver, testes, kidney or ovarian cancer.

What is MOUTH CANCER?

Cancer of the mouth is a disease in which cancer (malignant) cells are found in the oral tissues. There are many types and causes of mouth cancer, one of the deadliest diseases being researched today. The best way to fight mouth cancer is early detection...

Go to VizLite websiteThe ViziLite Plus exam can help your dentist or hygienist identify abnormal tissue, that might develop into oral cancer.

An annual ViziLite Plus exam, in combination with a regular visual examination, provides a comprehensive oral screening procedure for patients at increased risk for oral cancer. The ViziLite Plus exam is painless and fast, and could help save your life.

ViziLite Plus is performed immediately following a regular visual examination
  • First, you will be instructed to rinse with a cleansing solution.
  • Next, the overhead lighting will be dimmed.
  • Then, your dental professional will examine your mouth using ViziLite Plus, a specially designed light technology.
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Links for Mouth Cancer

What You Need To Know Aboutâ„¢ Oral Cancer - National Cancer Institute
Information about detection, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of oral cancer. NIH Publication No. 03-1574.

Mouth Cancer Awareness. Oral Cancer in throat, tongue, jaw, head ...
The Mouth Cancer Foundation (MCF) is a UK registered charity raising awareness of oral cancer and cancers in the tongue, throat, jaw, head and neck.

Cancer of the Mouth and Throat
Consumer health resource providing information on causes, symptoms and treatment.

Oral Cancer - Signs and Symptoms
The following are the most common symptoms of oral cancer:. A sore on the lip or in the mouth that does not heal; A lump on the lip or in the mouth ...

Oral Cancer Causes, Diagnosis, Symptoms, and Treatment on ...
Oral cancer can develop in any part of the oral cavity or oropharynx. Most oral cancers begin in the tongue and in the floor of the mouth. ...

Oral and throat cancer - MayoClinic.com
Oral and throat cancer — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of these cancers.

Oral Cancer Facts
Credible and current comprehensive oral cancer facts from the Oral Cancer Foundation, including types of cancer, cancer treatment options, clinical trials, ...

Oral cancer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Oral cancer is any cancerous tissue growth located in the mouth. It may arise as a primary lesion originating in any of the oral tissues, by metastasis from ...

MedlinePlus: Oral Cancer
Oral cancer can form in any part of the mouth or throat. Most oral cancers begin in the tongue and in the floor of the mouth. Anyone can get oral cancer, ...

MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Oral cancer
Oral or mouth cancer most commonly involves the tissue of the lips or the tongue. It may also occur on the floor of the mouth, cheek lining, gingiva (gums), ...

Oral Cancer Foundation 2007
Oral cancer information and resources for both the public, health care professionals and care givers.

Oral Cancer Home Page - National Cancer Institute
Information about oral cancer treatment, prevention, causes, screening, clinical trials, research, and statistics from the National Cancer Institute.

ADA.org: Oral Health Topics: Oral Cancer
This page provides current information about Oral Cancer as it relates to the public.

Oral Cancer
The term oral cancer includes cancers of the mouth and the pharynx, part of the throat. About two-thirds of oral cancers occur in the mouth and about ...

SOS - Oral Cancer
mouth, and throat. There are two kinds of oral cancer: oral cavity cancer, ... The most common symptom of oral cancer is a sore in the mouth that bleeds ...

Cancerous Growths: Mouth Growths: Merck Manual Home Edition
Each year, cancer of the mouth (oral cancer) develops in 30000 people in the United States and causes 8000 deaths, mostly in people older than 50. ...

Oral Cancer - Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
Another sign of a cancer of the mouth or gums is when dentures no longer fit well. Often lip or oral cavity cancers are found by dentists when they examine ...

Oral Cancer | American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial ...
Because the mouth is a region where changes can be easily seen, oral cancer can be detected in its early stages. Performing a self examination regularly ...

Oral Cancer These tests are necessary to detect oral cancer early, before it has had a chance to progress and spread. How is oral cancer treated? Oral cancer is treated ...

Saliva and Detecting Oral Cancer, December 20, 2004 Press Release ...
Researchers Report Early Success Using Saliva to Detect Oral Cancer. Scientists funded by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, ...

New Test Uses Light To Detect Oral Cancer - Videos - WRC
WRC - Video - A new device uses a fluorescent blue light to differentiate between healthy and cancerous tissue in the mouth.

New Device Helps Doctors Detect Oral Cancer - Health News Story ...
BOSTON -- According to the Massachusetts Dental Society, one person dies of oral cancer in the United States every hour. But if it's caught early, ...

Detecting Oral Cancer: A Guide for Health Care Professionals
With early detection and timely treatment, deaths from oral cancer could be .... The regional lymph node areas are bilaterally palpated to detect any ...

New device may detect oral cancer | Cancer Free Washington | KING5 ...
Seattle's King5.com features health specials, top headlines, with additional information about cancer and treatment through Seattle Cancer Care Alliance.