Posts Tagged ‘ oral cancer ’

Oral Cancer Screening: Why You Need It and What to Expect

  Oral cancer is a type of cancer that affects the mouth and throat. If not detected early, it can be a serious and potentially life-threatening condition. That’s why it is essential to get an oral cancer screening every year with our Colleyville oral surgeon.   Has it been longer than one year since your […]

Schedule an Oral Cancer Screening This Mouth Cancer Action Month!

November is Mouth Cancer Action Month. This British initiative is intended to raise awareness of oral cancer and support research on the disease. But while American Oral Cancer Awareness Month may not happen until April, there’s no reason to delay your oral cancer screening until the spring. In fact, a visit to your Colleyville oral […]

Do oral surgeons treat oral cancers?

Oral cancer is a subgroup of head and neck cancers that affects the lining of the lips, mouth, or upper throat. According to the NIDCR, about 49,700 cases of oral cancer are diagnosed every year. Most of those cases are men over the age of 40, but women and people of all ages are affected […]

Are You At a Greater Risk of Developing Oral Cancer?

According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, up to 50,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral cancer every year. Among those patients who are diagnosed, only 57 percent will still be alive in five years. The most common age group of oral cancer patients is between 40 and 60 years old, though specific factors may increase […]