Oral Cancer

ORAL CANCER-ARE YOU AT RISK?

 

Every hour someone dies from oral cancer. Oral cancer strikes 30,000 people every year, only half will be alive in 5 years. Oral cancer is on the rise, increasing by 11% since 2007.

 

RISK FACTORS:

  • Compromised immune system
  • Human Papillomavirus (HPV-16)
  • Smoking
  • Frequent/excessive alcohol consumption
  • Family history of cancer

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Early detection is KEY!

The high mortality rate associated with oral cancer is due to late stage diagnosis. When caught early, oral cancer patients have a 90% survival rate verses late stage diagnosis where 50% will die or become severely deformed.

 

THE TEST:

  • Painless
  • Discreet
  • Simple
  • Takes less than 3 minutes