1. The Oral Cancer Foundation oral cancer information and resources for both the public, health care professionals and care givers. Enter The oral cancer Foundation, http://www.oralcancerfoundation.org/

The Oral Cancer Foundation is a national public service, non-profit entity designed to reduce suffering and save lives through prevention, education, research, advocacy, and support. Oral cancer is the largest category of those cancers which fall into the head and neck cancer category. Common names for it include such things as mouth cancer, tongue cancer, and throat cancer. Each year in the US, approximately 30,000 people are newly diagnosed with oral cancer. Worldwide the problem is far greater, with new cases annually approaching 300,000. In the US alone, a person dies from oral cancer every hour of every day. If you add the sub category of laryngeal cancers, the rates of occurrence (about 10,000 additional new cases per year) and death are significantly higher. However, when found early, oral cancers have an 80 to 90 % cure rate. Unfortunately at this time, the majority are found as latter stage cancers, accounting for the very high death rate. This site will provide you with information about the rates of occurrence, risk factors which lead to oral cancer, treatments, current research, and current oral cancer related news. A patient / survivor forum is open to the public where those currently fighting oral cancer can gain insights and inspiration from those who have been there before them. A comprehensive resource list is also available to link you to other pertinent oral cancer data on the web and elsewhere for patients, caregivers, and the public.

2. Oral Cancer Consortium :: Home The oral cancer Consortium includes 29 metropolitan healthcare institutions and professional societies in is to raise awareness about oral cancer and the importance of prevention http://www.oral-cancer.org/

The Oral Cancer Consortium includes 29 metropolitan healthcare institutions and professional societies in the New York/New Jersey/Pennsylvania area. The goal of the Consortium is to raise awareness about oral cancer and the importance of prevention and early detection. Member institutions of the Consortium and their participating screening sites include: Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery Essex County Hospital Center Jersey Shore University Medical Center JFK Medical Center Long Island Jewish Medical Center Morristown Memorial Hospital Mountainside Hospital ... Newark Beth Israel Medical Center New Jersey Dental Association New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation NY County Dental Society NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene NYU College of Dentistry Queens County Dental Society Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Second District Dental Society of New York Seton Hall University School of Graduate Medical Education St. Barnabas Hospital

3. Support For People With Oral And Head And Neck Cancer SPOHNC, Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer A resource for patients and caregivers for head and neck cancer. Products, links, newsletter and survivor to survivor support, dedicated to meeting the needs of oral and head and neck cancer patients. SPOHNC, founded in 1991 by an oral cancer survivor, addresses the broad emotional http://www.spohnc.org/

Site Map Advanced Search We subscribe to the HONcode principles. Verify here Corporate Sponsors of the SPOHNC Web Site SPOHNC receives second straight Aesculapius WWW site Award of Excellence! Welcome to SPOHNC , a patient-directed, self-help organization dedicated to meeting the needs of oral and head and neck cancer patients. SPOHNC, founded in 1991 by an oral cancer survivor, addresses the broad emotional, physical and humanistic needs of this population. Educational Workshop - Teleconference CancerCare, the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC), and the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) present: "Mouth Pain & Discomfort During Cancer Treatment: All You Need to Know About Mucositis" Wednesday, June 16, 2004 1:30-2:30 PM Eastern Time. - Free Telephone Education Workshop - Register online at www.cancercare.org or call 1-800-813-HOPE The "New Treatments for Head and Neck Cancer" teleconference was a success, with 6 speakers and loads of information for patients and families. If you missed the teleconference, don't worry - you can listen to a streaming RealAudio version on our Teleconferences page (link to the left).

4. MedlinePlus: Oral Cancer oral cancer. Printerfriendly version, E-mail this page to a friend. Search MEDLINE for recent research articles on • oral cancer. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/oralcancer.html

@import url(http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Other health topics: A B C D ... List of All Topics Oral Cancer Contents of this page: News From the NIH General/Overviews Anatomy/Physiology ... Statistics Search MEDLINE for recent research articles on Oral Cancer You may also be interested in these MedlinePlus related pages: Cancers Mouth and Teeth Latest News Smoking Alters Saliva to Raise Cancer Risk (06/01/2004, Reuters Health) From the National Institutes of Health Oral Cancer Confronting the Enemy (National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research) Oral Health U.S., 2002 (NIDCR/CDC Dental, Oral and Craniofacial Data Resource Center) What You Need to Know about Oral Cancer (National Cancer Institute) General/Overviews Oral Cancer Facts (Oral Cancer Foundation) Also available in: Spanish What Is Oral Cavity and Oropharyngeal Cancer? (American Cancer Society) Anatomy/Physiology Oral Cancer: How to Protect Yourself (American Dental Association) - Links to PDF File Clinical Trials ClinicalTrials.gov: Mouth Neoplasms

5. Oral Cancer Self Examination oral cancer Self Examination. You are at a higher risk for developing oral cancer if you use tobacco products. drink excessive amounts http://www.umanitoba.ca/outreach/wisdomtooth/exam.htm

Oral Cancer Self Examination You are at a higher risk for developing oral cancer if: you use tobacco products drink excessive amounts of alcohol exposed to sunlight on a regular basis have habits such as lip biting and cheek chewing have ill-fitting dentures It is important to learn how to examine yourself for signs of oral cancer and to have regular check-ups in order to increase the chances of discovering the condition in the early stages before it progresses. Some Early Warning Signs of Oral Cancer are: any sores on the face, neck, or mouth that do not heal within two weeks swellings, lumps or bumps on the lips, gums or other areas inside the mouth white, red, or dark patches in the mouth repeated bleeding in the mouth numbness, loss of feeling, or pain in any area of the face, mouth or neck To perform the oral cancer self examination, just follow these 7 easy steps. Look at and feel your: 1. Head and Neck look at your face and neck in a mirror. Normally, the left and right sides of the face have the same shape. Look for any lumps, bumps, or swellings that are only on one side of your face 2. Face

6. Redirect Page Browse by Topic. Resource Library. Guidelines and Recommendations. Data Systems. Stateby-State Reports. Browse by Topic. oral cancer diagnosed and over 8 000 deaths due to oral cancer occur. The http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/oh/oc-home.htm

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7. Oral Cancer Info oral cancer Site includes self exam,links to resources, and information about the new non surgical,highly accurate brush biopsy. oral cancer Self Exam. http://www.stevedds.com/oral.htm

VOLUNTEER DENTAL PROJECT (AND THESE KIDS!) NEED YOUR HELP! ...CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT HOW Steven R. Pohlhaus, DDS, FAGD Home Laser Dentistry One Hour Whitening Esthetic Dentistry ... Mouth Ulcers, Cold Sores, ETC [ Oral Cancer Info ] TM Disorders (TMJ) Bruxism(Teeth Grinding) Halitosis (Bad Breath) Dental Prevention ... What Does FAGD Stand For After Your General Dentist's Name? All our patients get an oral cancer screening at each check up. All suspicious lesions are followed up and biopsied with the new OralCDx system . This innovative procedure results in nearly 100 percent accurate biopsy with no incision whatsoever. A brush is used to collect the sample, which is reviewed by an oral pathologist and a high speed computer reader. Early detection of oral cancer is the key to curing this disease. Oral cancer is as common as leukemia and kills more Americans each year than either skin or cervical cancer. Patients with oral cancer have a poor prognosis, and the 5-year survival rate of approximately 50% has remained unchanged for the past 50 years. Perhaps the single most important reason for this is the fact that oral cancers continue to be diagnosed in advanced stages. Research studies have repeatedly demonstrated that the survival rate for oral cancer patients increases dramatically when the diagnosis is established in early stages. Below are some links useful for those interested in oral cancer issues. Go to the bottom of the page for a handy oral cancer self exam.

8. National Cancer Institute - What You Need To Know About Oral Cancer What You Need To Know About™ oral cancer, Information about detection, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of oral cancer. NIH Publication No. http://www.cancer.gov/cancerinfo/wyntk/oral

var bSearchBoxBool=false; window.onload+="MM_preloadImages('/images/nav_home_over.gif','/images/nav_cancer_topics_over.gif','/images/nav_clinical_trials_over.gif','/images/nav_cancer_statistics_over.gif','/images/nav_research_funding_over.gif','/images/nav_news_over.gif','/images/nav_about_over.gif');" Posted: Updated: Introduction The Oral Cavity What Is Cancer? Early Detection Symptoms ... Print-friendly Quick Links Dictionary Funding Opportunities NCI Publications NCI Calendar NCI Highlights Some Men with Low PSAs Have Prostate Cancer Energy Balance Trans-HHS Cancer Health Disparities Report Past Highlights Introduction The National Cancer Institute (NCI) has written this booklet to help people with oral cancer and their families and friends better understand this disease. We hope others will also read it to learn more about oral cancer. This booklet describes symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. It also has information about rehabilitation and about sources of support to help patients cope with oral cancer. Our knowledge about oral cancer keeps increasing. For up-to-date information or to order this publication, call the National Cancer Institute's

9. Oral Cancer; Head And Neck Cancer Patients have come from over fifteen foreign countries to be treated here. oral cancer. Lip Cancer. Back to Top. Last modified December 16, 2002. http://www.thyroidcancer.com/oral_and_head_and_neck_cancer.htm

The American Thyroid Clinic website is brought to you by: The Thyroid Surgery Center of Texas, The Towers of Lakeway, Suite 201 1927 Lohmans Crossing Road, Austin, Texas 78734 TEL: (512) 608.9595 FAX: (512) 608.9833 Thousands of thyroid operations performed with almost 30 years of thyroid surgery experience. The Head and Neck Surgery Clinic of Houston is the continuation of a private surgical practice first established in 1949. It is the only private practice in the Texas Medical Center dedicated solely to care and treatment of patients with tumors and cancer of the head and neck. Over the course of more than 46 years, it has performed many thousands of operations with superlative outcomes and an exceptionally high degree of patient satisfaction. An inordinate percentage of our patients are doctors, nurses, and families of medical personnel, knowledgeable in the choosing of their physicians. Patients have come from over fifteen foreign countries to be treated here. Oral Cancer Lip Cancer Back to Top Last modified: December 16, 2002

10. Detecting Oral Cancer The Extraoral Examination The Extraoral Examination. The extraoral assessment includes an inspection of the face, head, and neck. The face, ears, and neck http://www.tambcd.edu/oralexam/exam01.htm

Index Warning Signs Risk Factors What You Can Do ... Oral Exam The Extraoral Examination The extraoral assessment includes an inspection of the face, head, and neck. The face, ears, and neck are observed, noting any asymmetry or changes on the skin such as crusts, fissuring, growths, and/or color change. The regional lymph node areas are bilaterally palpated to detect any enlarged nodes, and if detected, their mobility and consistency. A recommended order of examination includes these regions: Preauricular Submandibular Anterior Cervical Posterior Auricular Posterior Cervical Page maintained by Art Upton, art@tambcd.edu Baylor College of Dentistry . Updated:

11. The Oral Cancer Foundation oral cancer information and resources for both the public, health care professionals and care givers. The oral cancer Foundation is a national public service, nonprofit entity designed to reduce http://www.oralcancer.org/

The Oral Cancer Foundation is a national public service, non-profit entity designed to reduce suffering and save lives through prevention, education, research, advocacy, and support. Oral cancer is the largest category of those cancers which fall into the head and neck cancer category. Common names for it include such things as mouth cancer, tongue cancer, and throat cancer. Each year in the US, approximately 30,000 people are newly diagnosed with oral cancer. Worldwide the problem is far greater, with new cases annually approaching 300,000. In the US alone, a person dies from oral cancer every hour of every day. If you add the sub category of laryngeal cancers, the rates of occurrence (about 10,000 additional new cases per year) and death are significantly higher. However, when found early, oral cancers have an 80 to 90 % cure rate. Unfortunately at this time, the majority are found as latter stage cancers, accounting for the very high death rate. This site will provide you with information about the rates of occurrence, risk factors which lead to oral cancer, treatments, current research, and current oral cancer related news. A patient / survivor forum is open to the public where those currently fighting oral cancer can gain insights and inspiration from those who have been there before them. A comprehensive resource list is also available to link you to other pertinent oral cancer data on the web and elsewhere for patients, caregivers, and the public.

12. Start Here - Oral Cancer Foundation Credible and current comprehensive oral cancer information from the oral cancer Foundation, including types of cancer, cancer treatment options, clinical trials http://www.oralcancerfoundation.org/enter.htm

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13. National Cancer Institute - What You Need To Know About Oral Cancer What You Need To Know Aboutâ ¢ oral cancer. Information about detection, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of oral cancer. NIH Publication No http://www.nci.nih.gov/cancerinfo/wyntk/oral

var bSearchBoxBool=false; window.onload+="MM_preloadImages('/images/nav_home_over.gif','/images/nav_cancer_topics_over.gif','/images/nav_clinical_trials_over.gif','/images/nav_cancer_statistics_over.gif','/images/nav_research_funding_over.gif','/images/nav_news_over.gif','/images/nav_about_over.gif');" Posted: Updated: Introduction The Oral Cavity What Is Cancer? Early Detection Symptoms ... Print-friendly Quick Links Dictionary Funding Opportunities NCI Publications NCI Calendar NCI Highlights Some Men with Low PSAs Have Prostate Cancer Energy Balance Trans-HHS Cancer Health Disparities Report Past Highlights Introduction The National Cancer Institute (NCI) has written this booklet to help people with oral cancer and their families and friends better understand this disease. We hope others will also read it to learn more about oral cancer. This booklet describes symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. It also has information about rehabilitation and about sources of support to help patients cope with oral cancer. Our knowledge about oral cancer keeps increasing. For up-to-date information or to order this publication, call the National Cancer Institute's

14. Quit Smoking Cessation Support Nicotine Addiction Spit Tobacco is as dangerous as smoking from the About.com Guide http://quitsmoking.about.com/health/quitsmoking/library/weekly/aa042699.htm?iam=

15. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Oral Cancer oral cancer. Definition Return to top. oral cancer involves abnormal, malignant tissue growth in the mouth. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001035.htm

@import url(http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Medical Encyclopedia Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Oral cancer Contents of this page: Illustrations Alternative names Definition Causes, incidence, and risk factors ... Prevention Illustrations Throat anatomy Mouth anatomy Alternative names Return to top Cancer - mouth; Mouth cancer; Head and neck cancer; Squamous cell cancer - mouth Definition Return to top Oral cancer involves abnormal, malignant tissue growth in the mouth. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top Oral or mouth cancer most commonly involves the tissue of the lips or the tongue. It may also occur on the floor of the mouth, cheek lining, gingiva (gums), or palate (roof of the mouth). Most oral cancers look very similar under the microscope and are called squamous cell carcinomas . These are malignant and tend to spread rapidly. The exact cause is unknown. Smoking and other tobacco use are associated with 70-80% of oral cancer cases. Smoke and heat from cigarettes , cigars, and pipes irritate the mucous membranes of the mouth. Use of chewing tobacco or snuff causes irritation from direct contact with the mucous membranes. Heavy

16. The Tobacco Connection Discusses how certain tobacco products greatly increase risks of contracting oral cancer. http://www.oralcancerfoundation.org/tobacco/

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17. National Cancer Institute - Oral Cancer Screening oral cancer (PDQ®) Screening printable version. Two versions of this document are available. Date Last Modified 03/23/2004, patient. Screening for oral cancer. http://www.cancer.gov/cancerinfo/pdq/screening/oral/healthprofessional/

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18. Oral Health Resources - Oral Cancer Overview Browse by Topic oral cancer. Early detection is key to increasing the survival rate for these cancers. More Information on oral cancer. http://www.cdc.gov/OralHealth/topics/cancer.htm

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Oral Health Resources Oral Health Home Contact Us Browse by Topic Resource Library ... State-by-State Reports Browse by Topic Oral Cancer Each year, more than 30,000 new cases of cancer of the oral cavity and pharynx are diagnosed and over 8,000 deaths due to oral cancer occur. The 5-year survival rate for these cancers is only about 50 percent. Mortality from oral cancer is nearly twice as high in some minorities (especially black males) as it is in whites. Methods used to treat oral cancers (surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy) are disfiguring and costly. Preventing high risk behaviors, that include cigarette, cigar or pipe smoking, use of smokeless tobacco, and excessive use of alcohol are critical in preventing oral cancers. Early detection is key to increasing the survival rate for these cancers. More Information on Oral Cancer Fact Sheets and FAQs Guidelines and Recommendations MMWRs and Journal Articles ... 1996 Oral Cancer Conference Related Link Chronic Disease Notes and Reports: Improving National Cancer Control This page last updated June 07, 2002

19. Session: Oral Cancer,Tobacco Use Prevention And Cessation Poster session from health conference; abstracts included. http://apha.confex.com/apha/128am/techprogram/session_128.htm

4287.0: Tuesday, November 14, 2000: 4:30 PM-6:00 PM Oral Cancer,Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation See individual abstracts for presenting author's disclosure statement. Learning Objectives: Refer to the individual abstracts for learning objectives 4:30 PM Tobacco Cessation Practices of Maine Dentists and Dental Hygienists Debbie Andrews, RDH, BS, CHES Michael Fleming, MA, MS 4:45 PM Tobacco Use Prevention Education and Cesssation : Partnering With Your Dental Community Janice E. Cardiello, RDH Carolyn Holman, RDH 5:00 PM Maryland Dental Hygienists Perspectives on Oral Cancer Alice M. Horowitz, PhD , Piya Siriphant, DDS, MPH, Maria T. Canto, DDS, MPH 5:15 PM Maryland Family Physicians’ Knowledge of Oral Cancer Maria Teresa Canto, DDS, MPH , Alice M. Horowitz, PhD, Thomas F. Drury, PhD, Harold S. Goodman, DMD, MPH 5:30 PM Oral cancer knowledge, risk factors and characteristics of participants in an oral cancer screening program in New York City Gustavo D. Cruz, DMD, MPH , Jamie S. Ostroff, PhD, Racquel Z. LeGeros, PhD, Jennifer L. Hay, PhD, Herbert Kenigsburg, DDS, D. Mercedes Franklin, DMD, MPH Sponsor: Oral Health Cosponsors: Epidemiology The 128th Annual Meeting of APHA

20. MayoClinic.com - Oral Cancer estimates about 28 900 new cases of oral cancer â cancer of the lips, mouth, tongue, gums and when detected early and treated adequately, oral cancer is almost always curable http://www.mayoclinic.com/findinformation/diseasesandconditions/invoke.cfm?id=DS

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