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  1. Oral Cancer: Prevention, Early Detection, and Treatment

    Oral cancer is the 11th most common cancer in the world, accounting for an estimated 300,000 new cases and 145,000 deaths in 2012 and 702,000 prevalent cases over a period of five years (old and new cases) (tables 5.1 and 5.2) (Bray and others 2013; Ferlay and others 2013). For this chapter, oral cancers include cancers of the mucosal lip, tongue, gum, floor of the mouth, palate, and mouth ...

  2. New Insights into Oral Cancer—Risk Factors and Prevention: A Review of

    Introduction. Head and neck cancer is the sixth most common human cancer,[1,2] and the oral cancer constitutes 48% of head and neck cancer cases.[] Ninety percent of oral cancer cases are histologically diagnosed as oral squamous cell carcinomas (OSCCs).[] Despite new management strategies, the 5-year survival rate of oral cancer is still below 50% in most countries.[]

  3. IARC Perspective on Oral Cancer Prevention

    IARC Perspective on Oral Cancer Prevention. In 2020, cancer of the lip and oral cavity was estimated to rank 16th in incidence and mortality worldwide and was a common cause of cancer death in men ...

  4. Oral cancer

    Oral cancer, also known as mouth cancer, is a cancer of the lining of the lips, mouth, or upper throat. In the mouth, it most commonly starts as a painless white patch, that thickens, develops red patches, an ulcer, and continues to grow.When on the lips, it commonly looks like a persistent crusting ulcer that does not heal, and slowly grows. Other symptoms may include difficult or painful ...

  5. Oral Cancer Essay example

    Oral Cancer Essay example. Oral cancer is a devastating disease. Over eight thousand American lives are taken by oral cancer and only a fourth of these patients do not excessively drink alcohol or smoke tobacco, which are the two main causes of oral cancer (The Oral Cancer Foundation). Survival rates for oral cancer could be much higher if the ...

  6. Oral cancer

    Oral cancer. Oral cancer is a type of cancer that develops in your mouth. It is typically diagnosed in people between the ages 55 and 64 years, and it occurs more often in men than women. It is estimated that oral cancer will make up about 3% of all cancers diagnosed in 2017. Oral cancer may show up as an unusual lump or spot on your lips, the ...

  7. Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of oral cancer prevention among

    Oral cancer is the most common type of cancer in the head and neck region, which develops from the squamous cell epithelium of the lips or oral cavity [].Tobacco and alcohol are the most common risk factors for developing oral cancer, and if consumed together, the risk becomes multiplicative [].Other risk factors include the presence of chronic inflammation, exposure to ultra violet radiation ...

  8. IJERPH

    Oral cancer (OC) is an uncommon malignancy in Western countries, being one of the most common cancers in some high-risk areas of the world. It is a largely preventable cancer, since most of the different risk factors identified, such as tobacco use, alcohol consumption, and betel nut chewing, are behaviors that increase the likelihood of the disease. Given its high mortality, early diagnosis ...

  9. Oral cancer

    Oral cancer is a cancerous growth in the mouth, on the tongue, lips or gums. The most common type of oral cancer is squamous cell carcinoma. Related Subjects. Oral cancer detection;

  10. oral cancer essay

    Oral cancer is cancer that can occur in any part of the mouth. It can be formed in the cheeks, tongue, salivary gland, gums, and many other parts associated with the mouth. There are around 48,250 Americans diagnosed with oral cancer each year. Around 9,575 people die consequently to this illness each year. Having oral cancer is much commonly ...

  11. Oral cancer

    Metrics. Kamran Ali 1. Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) arising from the oral cavity and lips constitutes one of the most common types of malignancy in the head and neck region. Data from the ...

  12. Current Insights into Oral Cancer Diagnostics

    The 5-year survival rate of oral cancer ranges from 15% to 50%, mainly because most oral cancers have progressed to an advanced stage, namely stage III or IV, at the time of diagnosis [ 5 ]. By way of contrast, the survival rate of oral cancer can exceed 80% if it is diagnosed and treated early, namely at stage I or stage II [ 6, 7 ].

  13. CDC Oral Cancer Background Papers

    In summary, these background papers set the stage for an extremely important campaign to prevent and control a major factor affecting American wellness. The scientific foundation provided by these papers in the areas of oral cancer prevention, risk reduction, early detection, and treatment is the framework for developing a national action plan.

  14. Essay On Oral Cancer

    Oral Cancer Essay example. Oral cancer is a devastating disease. Over eight thousand American lives are taken by oral cancer and only a fourth of these patients do not excessively drink alcohol or smoke tobacco, which are the two main causes of oral cancer (The Oral Cancer Foundation). Survival rates for oral cancer could be much higher if the ...

  15. Oral Oncology

    Oral Oncology Reports. Oral Oncology Reports (OOR), a companion title to Oral Oncology , is an online-only, peer-reviewed, open access journal. OOR provides an international interdisciplinary forum for the rapid publication of research relating to biology, diagnosis and treatment of neoplasms of the head and neck. OOR ….

  16. Oral Cavity and Oropharyngeal Cancer Research

    A great deal of research is being done to learn about the DNA changes that cause the cells in the oral cavity and oropharynx to become cancer. In more than half of all head and neck cancers, the cancer cells have changes (mutations) in the PIK3CA gene. This can cause cells to grow out of control, which can lead to cancer.

  17. PDF Oral Cancer Control: Policies to Address a Complex Health Burden

    J Public Health Dent. 2001;61(3):145-149. LeHew CW, Epstein JB, Koerber A, et al. Training in the primary prevention and early detection of oral cancer: pilot study of its impact on clinicians' perceptions and intentions. Ear Nose Throat J. 2009;88(1):748-753.

  18. Advances in Oral Cancer: From Pathology to Treatment

    Special Issue Information. Oral squamous cell carcinoma is the most common head and neck malignancy, characterized by high invasive capacity, lymph node metastasis, and high recurrence rate. Indeed, despite recent diagnostic and therapeutic advances, the prognosis is poor, showing a 5-year survival rate of 50-60%.

  19. Oral cancer diagnosis and perspectives in India

    Oral cancer ensues with a small, unfamiliar, unexplained growth or sore in the mouthparts that include lips, cheeks, sinuses, tongue, hard and soft palate, the base of the mouth extended to the oropharynx. Globally, oral cancer ranks sixth among all types of cancer. India has the largest number of oral cancer cases and one-third of the total ...

  20. Oral Cancer essay

    Oral cancer is a serious condition that requires prompt diagnosis and treatment. If you are experiencing any symptoms that may be related to oral cancer, it is important to see a healthcare provider as soon as possible. Regular check-ups and screenings can also help to catch oral cancer in its early stages, when it is most treatable.

  21. Essay on Cancer for Students and Children

    500+ Words Essay on Cancer. Cancer might just be one of the most feared and dreaded diseases. Globally, cancer is responsible for the death of nearly 9.5 million people in 2018. It is the second leading cause of death as per the world health organization.

  22. CONCLUSION

    A plan for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer is a key component of any overall cancer control plan. Its main goal is to cure cancer patients or prolong their life considerably, ensuring a good quality of life. In order for a diagnosis and treatment programme to be effective, it must never be developed in isolation. It needs to be linked to an early detection programme so that cases are ...