One person dies every hour from oral cancer in the United States.

Late detection of oral cancer is the primary reason that mortality rates are so dismal. As with most other cancers, age is the primary risk factor for oral cancer.  Though tobacco use is a major predisposing risk factor, 25% of oral cancer victims have no lifestyle risk factors.

Oral Cancer Detection

Early detection is vital to the survival of any cancer.  Oral cancer is no different.

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Oral Cancer Risk profile

Increased risk

• Patients age 40 and older (95% of all cases)

• 18-39 years of age combined with any of the following:
  • Tobacco use
  • Chronic alcohol consumption
  • Oral HPV infection

Highest risk

• Patients age 65 and older with lifestyle risk factors
• Patients with history of oral cancer

 

If you are in a moderate to high-risk category, we recommend an oral cancer screening annually. 
DON”T DELAY--- IT COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE!