Oral cancer early detection
Early detection and prevention of oral cancer
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Early detection of cancerous lesions and pre-cancerous lesions with a high risk of becoming malignan ...
Oral Cancer
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Oral cancer is one of the few types of cancer that has not seen a significant reduction in the death ...
What measures are available today for early detection of oral cancer?
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Until very recently, the methods for early detection of oral cancer only included a visual examinati ...
Where does it appear?
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Cancerous or potentially cancerous lesions are most frequently located on:
Lips
Gums
In ...
What factors can contribute to the development of oral cancer?
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- Tobacco
- Alcohol.
- Poor oral hygiene.
- Teeth or prosthesis that rub against the gums, ...
What symptoms should alert us to the possibility of lesions potentially indicative of oral cancer?
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Ulcers or sores in any part of the mouth (including the tongue, cheeks, pharynx, tonsils and the ver ...
Who is most susceptible to oral cancer?
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- People who show symptoms that could be an alert.
- People who are exposed to risk factors that ...
Recommended frequency of checkups for early detection of oral cancer
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According to the recommendations of the American Dental Association and the British Columbia Cancer ...
What does a checkup for early detection of oral cancer include?
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A checkup can be done in a few minutes. The examination includes a visual and tactile check of ...
What happens if we find something?
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In the majority of cases, the auto-fluourescence examination will indicate that there is nothing to ...