April is oral cancer awareness month. In this episode, we will discuss the signs and symptoms of this disease. Oral cancer, or mouth cancer, is a painful and life-threatening form of cancer. There are numerous risk factors that can cause oral cancer, including tobacco use, excessive alcohol consumption, and exposure to the human papillomavirus. So, can we stop the virus from spreading? The answer is no- but awareness about this disease can greatly help. As with any other type of caner, diagnosis is the key.
There is 80% of survival rate if you catch it early enough. Getting diagnosed soon and receiving the appropriate treatment can play a vital role to survive mouth cancer. If you experience something suspicious, visiting a dentist or your doctor is advised. Mouth cancer is one of the most dangerous types of cancer, it could be deadly if not detected soon enough.
Key Takeaways:
-The statistics of people having oral cancer in the US
-The symptoms of mouth cancer
-The death rate of oral cancer
-How UV causes mouth cancer
-Getting checked for an oral cancer during a dental visit can be beneficial