Oral Cancer Screening

Routine Cancer Screenings for Oral Cancer

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  What is Oral Cancer?

  Oral cancer is the eighth most predominant form of cancer, traditionally affecting men more than women and older people more than younger people, although the rates are increasing both for women and younger people. It is the abnormal growth of cancerous tumours in the oral cavity.
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  The Importance of Early Screening

  Early screening of oral cancer can lead to a proper diagnosis whereby treatment outcomes are far more successful (over 80 per cent). If oral cancer is not diagnosed early on, the outcomes for survival decrease sharply, which makes it extremely important to schedule a cancer screening with your dentist.
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  Risk Factors for Oral Cancer

  Although oral cancer tends to traditionally affect older individuals and men in particular, it is increasingly being diagnosed in women and younger individuals as well. Moreover, tobacco, alcohol, exposure to the sun and HPV infections are all known causes of oral cancer.
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  Origin Points of Oral Cancers

  Oral cancer is a general term for various types of cancer that can develop in the oral cavity (mouth and surrounding areas). Some of the types of cancer that can develop orally include gum cancer, lip cancer, tongue cancer, throat cancer, and cancers inside the cheeks, the floor of the mouth, and behind the molars.
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  Treatment Solutions for Oral Cancer

  Receiving an oral cancer diagnosis can cause stress and worry, but there are treatment solutions available that can completely cure various forms of oral cancer. After diagnosis, patients may require a biopsy and surgical treatment which seeks to remove the cancerous tumour and a section of healthy flesh surrounding the affected area in order to limit the spread of cancer.