Oral Cancer Screening: Early Detection Saves Lives
What is Oral Cancer?
A type of cancer that affects the mouth, tongue, lips, cheeks, and throat.
Risk Factors
Include tobacco use, alcohol consumption, HPV infection, and sun exposure.
Signs and Symptoms
Sores, lumps, white/red patches, pain or difficulty swallowing, and persistent ulcers.
The Screening Process
Involves visual inspection, palpation, and sometimes fluorescence or dye-based tests.
Benefits of Early Detection
Dramatically increases treatment success and survival rates.
When to Get Screened
Annually, or more often if you have risk factors.
Prevention
Avoid tobacco, limit alcohol, protect lips from sun, and maintain good oral hygiene.
