Posts Tagged ‘ oral cancer ’
Oral Cancer Awareness Month
April marks Oral Cancer Awareness Month, highlighting the prevalence of oral and oropharyngeal cancers, which constitute the majority of head and neck cancers. In the United States alone, an estimated 58,000 new cases are expected to be diagnosed in 2024, reflecting a concerning trend of increasing incidence over the past decade. What Causes Oral Cancer? […]
Oral Cancer Awareness Month
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, an annual observation that underscores the fact that early detection of oral cancer can decrease morbidity and increase long-term survival. About Oral Cancer Oral cancer includes cancers of the mouth and pharynx (the back of the throat). Oral cancer accounts for roughly three percent of all cancers diagnosed annually […]
The Science Behind Oral Cancer
Can drinking coffee really help prevent oral cancer? What about different types of foods? Numerous studies have been published that claim certain foods and drinks can prevent oral cancer but when it comes to a disease that will affect 43,250 people this year, it’s important to get the facts. Oral cancer, also referred to as […]