OUR BALLARAT DENTIST CAN SCREEN FOR ORAL CANCER
In Australia, there are approximately 4500 cases of head and neck cancer each year. Out of the head and cancer cases, about 1400 are diagnosed with cancer in the mouth and tongue. Early diagnoses is important and can significantly improve the treatment outcomes.
Some of the risk factors are:
The risk factors listed above are not exhaustive and there may be other factors. Go to the Cancer Council website www.cancer.org.au for more information.
By being a non-smoker and not drinking alcohol in excess can prevent most oral cancer. However, one in four people diagnosed with oral cancer has no apparent risk factors. It’s important to see your dentist regularly for screenings.
SYMPTOMS
These above symptoms are not exhaustive and there may be other symptoms.
PREVENTION
Oral cancer is a highly preventable disease and also very treatable, if caught early. Some of the preventative measures you can take are:
Don’t wait for oral cancer symptoms to appear or self-diagnose. Take appropriate action by seeing one of our dentists at Lydiard St Dental Clinic. Our dentist will screen for oral cancer as part of our preventative care appointment.
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