61. Sisters Healthcare : Oral Risk Factors General article which touches on statistical data and research information about these conditons. http://www.sisters-buffalo.org/home/cancer/oral/

What You Should Know About Oral Cancer Risk Factors The Facts About Oral Cancer Oral cancer is the sixth most frequent cancer in the world. Oral cancer includes cancers of the mouth, tongue, tonsils and pharynx. Tongue cancer accounts for almost 30 percent of all oral cancers. In the United States there are approximately 30,000 new cases of oral cancer each year leading to 8,000 deaths. The impact of oral cancer on individuals, their families, the workplace and on society in general is staggering. Treatment for oral cancer causes pain and suffering, loss of speech, hearing, salivary and chewing functions and loss of time from work. Head and neck surgery as a treatment for oral cancer can be disfiguring, making social interaction and acceptance difficult for patients. Recovery from oral cancer is lengthy, and the costs of treating and rehabilitating patients are high. Treating mouth and pharyngeal cancers in the United States costs $289 million annually according to a 1980 survey conducted by the National Center for Health Statistics. In the past several years the treatment of oral cancer has improved significantly with advances in head and neck and plastic surgery, radiation and speech therapy. Despite these advances there has been no improvement in the long term survival of patients afflicted with this disease. Only 50% of patients with oral cancer survive more than five years, and for those with advanced disease (which account for over half of the cases) less than 25% survive more than 5 years. Early detection can increase the effectiveness of surgery and radiation treatment.

62. New Scientist The researchers, working for the International Agency for Research on Cancer in Lyon, France, compared 1670 patients who had oral cancer with 1732 healthy http://www.newscientist.com/news/news.jsp?id=ns99994712

63. Oral Cancer Note All links within content go to MayoClinic.com. Diseases and Conditions. oral cancer. What you may have encountered is an early sign of oral cancer. http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/DS/00349.html

International Edition MEMBER SERVICES The Web CNN.com Home Page World U.S. Weather ... Special Reports SERVICES Video E-mail Services CNNtoGO Contact Us SEARCH Web CNN.com In association with: RELATED STORIES Cancer definitions CANCER Head or Neck Oral cancer Radiation sickness Thyroid cancer Nasal polyps INFORMATION CENTERS: Pick a category Health Centers Family Health Men's Health Women's Health Children's Health Seniors' Health Working Life Pain Management Condition Centers Immune System Allergy Alzheimer's Arthritis Respiratory System Cancer Endocrine System Digestive System Heart and Blood Infectious Disease Mental Health Note: All links within content go to MayoClinic.com Diseases and Conditions Oral cancer From MayoClinic.com Special to CNN.com Overview Recently, you've noticed a pale lump inside your mouth that doesn't seem to be healing. It's not like anything you've seen before. What you may have encountered is an early sign of oral cancer. Periodic self-examination of your mouth is the best way to detect the early signs. And, when detected early and treated adequately, oral cancer is almost always curable. Unfortunately, more than half of all oral and upper throat cancers are far advanced by the time a doctor is made aware of the situation because the cancers are usually painless in their early stages. Cancer Signs and symptoms An early indication of oral cancer is one or more changes in the way the soft tissues of your mouth usually look or feel. Signs and symptoms may include:

64. American Oral Cancer Foundation Home - Promoting Early Detection Of Oral Cancer Dedicated to the early detection through education and screening. http://www.aocf.org

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65. Oral Cancer - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia oral cancer. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. oral cancer involves abnormal, cancer tissue growth in the mouth. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oral_cancer

Oral cancer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Oral cancer involves abnormal, cancer tissue growth in the mouth. Table of contents 1 Causes 2 Symptoms 3 Signs and tests 4 Treatment ... edit Causes 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 carcinoma s. These are malignant and tend to spread rapidly. The exact cause is unknown. Smoking and other tobacco use are associated with 70 percent to 80 percent 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 alcohol use is another high-risk activity associated with oral cancer. Other risks include poor dental and oral hygiene and chronic irritation (such as that from rough teeth, dentures, or fillings). Some oral cancers begin as leukoplakia or mouth ulcers. Oral cancer accounts for about 8 percent of all malignant growths. Men are affected twice as often as women, particularly men older than 40.

66. ORAL CANCER: WEBSITE DEDICATED FOR ORAL CANCER Organization in India dedicated to increasing awareness and aiding patients. http://www.freewebs.com/oralcancer

ORAL CANCER WEBSITE DEDICATED FOR ORAL CANCER Site Navigation Home Information on Oral Canc Lesions of Oral Cancer More Photos Of Oral Cancer ... Guestbook A MUST SEE PRESENTATION ON ORAL CANCER. Oral Cancer.ppt Dr Suwas Darvekar This site built and hosted for free by FreeWebs.com. Click here to get your own free website. PREVENTION IS BETTER THEN CURE

67. Oral Cancer Self-exam oral cancer Selfexamination. The Always visit the dentist on a regular basis. (S)he will perform an oral cancer screening for you. If http://www.floss.com/oral_cancer_selfexam.htm

Oral Cancer Self-examination The AAOMS ( ) tells patients to perform an oral cancer self-examination if any of the following symptoms are present: difficulty in chewing or swallowing. a chronic sore throat or hoarse voice that does not heal. red patches in the mouth or on the tongue. white patches in the mouth or tongue. a lump or overgrowth of tissue anywhere in the mouth. In order to complete a self examination for oral cancer, the AAOMS also recommends that one use a bright light and mirror to perform the following: Look inside the lips. Feel the tissue surfaces around the lips and cheeks. Look at the gums from the front and using the small mirror, look at the tongue side through another mirror, to view the inner gums. By lifting your head back, look at the roof of your mouth and feel with your forefinger if any bumps or growths are present. Also note if any color changes are evident. Take a gauze or tissue and gently pull your tongue out slowly. View all surfaces, top, bottom, sides, to see if any color changes or if any red or white lesions are present. Also note if any other abnormal changes are present, or if any wound takes too long to heal.

68. ORAL CANCER SELF TEST oral cancer SELF TEST The following selftest involves some questions that if answered yes, may predispose or signify that you have or may develop oral cancer. http://www.floss.com/oral_cancer_self_test.htm

ORAL CANCER SELF TEST The following self-test involves some questions that if answered yes, may predispose or signify that you have or may develop oral cancer. Regular dental and medical examinations are a must, so that cancer screenings can be performed by trained professionals. The success of treatment and survival rate of cancer greatly increases with an early diagnosis. Please go to the self-examination of oral cancer section for more information. Never use this or other self-tests as a means for self diagnosis. 1- Do you smoke? 2- Do you drink excessive amounts of alcohol? 3- Do you have difficulty swallowing or chewing? 4- Do you have oral habits such as cheek or lip biting? 5- Do you wear dentures that are old or ill fitting? 6- Do you notice any swelling, lumps or bumps anywhere in the mouth? 7- Do you notice any white, red or dark lesions anywhere in the mouth? 8- Do you notice any tingling or numb feeling anywhere in the mouth

69. Oral Cancer Info At IVillage.com oral cancer, essential info for oral cancer. Signs of oral cancer. articles on oral cancer. Treating Tumor on Palate. Treatments for Tongue Cancer. send me FREE http://www.ivillage.com/topics/health/0,,412773,00.html

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70. Oral Cancer - An Overview click to go to BAOMS websiteoral cancer An Overview. Incidence/prevalence oral cancer is the sixth most common cancer in the world and is largely preventable. http://www.baoms.org.uk/info/cancer/oralscc.html

Oral Cancer - An Overview Author: Stephen F. Worrall Download this document Definition The term "oral" includes the lips and all intra-oral sites corresponding to the ICD9 codes 140 (lip), 141 (tongue), 143 (gum), 144 (floor of mouth) and 145 (other non-specific sites), but excludes sites 142 (major salivary glands), 146 (oropharynx), 147 (nasopharynx), 148 (hypopharynx) and 149 (ill defined oral/oropharynx) 1. Approximately 90% of oral cancers are primary squamous cell carcinomas arising from the lining mucosa of the mouth, most commonly the tongue and the floor of the mouth.1; 2 Incidence/prevalence Early signs and symptoms of oral cancer include persistent mouth ulcers (frequently painless), warty lumps and nodules, white, red, speckled or pigmented lesions, recent onset of difficulty with speaking or swallowing and enlarged neck nodes. Any new oral lesion that persists longer than 3-weeks should be referred for an urgent specialist opinion and possible biopsy. 21 Adjunctive use of 1% Toulidine Blue mouthwash can assist in the identification of high-risk patients/lesions. 22 Although up to 90% of oral lesions can be easily visualised 23 many changes may go unnoticed by both patient and practitioner. Approximately 6% of patients with oral cancer present with an enlarged cervical node as their only symptom. 24 All such neck lumps require fine needle aspiration cytological (FNAC) examination before formal excision is considered which in expert hands FNAC has diagnostic accuracy of over 94%. 25

71. Dental Oncology Education Program Texas program aimed to assist dental professionals with the detection, diagnosis and management of oral cancer. http://www.doep.org

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72. British Dental Health Foundation Mouth cancer, sometimes called oral cancer, can affect the lips, tongue, cheeks and throat. Every year in the UK, there are 4,300 new cases, and 1,700 deaths. http://www.dentalhealth.org.uk/mouth/

Public Press Profession Public home Search: Whole site Links FAQs for: Healthy lifestyles Cultural groups Diagnosis Treatment Living with Mouth Cancer Facts Links The Foundation coordinates Mouth Cancer Awareness Week each November. Mouth cancer, sometimes called oral cancer, can affect the lips, tongue, cheeks and throat. Every year in the UK, there are 4,300 new cases, and 1,700 deaths. Other countries have similar figures. The number of new cases is on the rise, but deaths could be reduced if the disease was spotted early enough. The main problem is that many people do not visit their dentist for regular check-ups. Mouth cancer is particularly common in people over 40 who smoke or drink alcohol. However, younger people who do not fall into any obvious risk group can fall victim to the disease. It can appear in all parts of the mouth, tongue and lips, whether you have your own natural teeth or wear false teeth (dentures). If mouth cancer is diagnosed in its early stages it can respond well to treatment and the outcome can be good. For patients diagnosed with mouth cancer the first reaction is often shock, perhaps even denial. This is a critical time and patients need to reach out for help, appropriate care and management.

73. What Is Oral Cancer? Oral just means the mouth, so oral cancer is cancer anywhere inside the mouth. It could mean What is oral cancer? Oral just means http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/help/default.asp?page=2454

74. Voice Box Cancer Discussion of the different types of laryngeal cancer by the American oral cancer Clinic located in Austin, Texas. http://www.tonguecancer.com/voice_box_cancer.htm

Click here to visit the American Thyroid Cancer Website. Index of this page True Cord Cancer Cancer of the Supraglotic Larynx Subglottic Squamous Cell Cancer What if I have further questions and have ... yet been treated? Although a large number of tumors, polyps, and various assorted "bumps" can present themselves in the voice box (or "larynx", pronounced "lare-inx") the most common form of cancer is called Squamous Cell Carcinoma or Squamous Cancer. The reason I have spent so much time explaining this is that the treatment plan for glottic, subglottic, and supraglottic cancers varies greatly. We will discuss treatment of these cancers in different sites of the voice box, but let me tell you right up front that there are sometimes distinct differences of opinion about the proper treatment plan for a patient and you may find qualified experts on both sides of the question. I can only tell you our treatment philosophy and then be certain to inform you of the other options that are available even though we may disagree with them. Finally, neck lymph node involvement in voice box cancer is quite variable. Metastatic cancer in lymph nodes of patients with true cord cancer is extremely rare. The reverse is true for patients with supraglottic cancers, where it has sometimes been estimated that 40% of these patients will have some spread of cancer to the lymph nodes of the neck upon diagnosis. Management of the lymph nodes will be included in whatever treatment plan is felt to be appropriate for that patient. This will involve surgery and/or radiation therapy.

75. 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=

76. Spotting Oral Cancer Spotting oral cancer Soft Tissue Examination. Ten thousand people die from oral cancer each year, with 95% of them over the age of 40. http://www.qualitydentistry.com/dental/ocancer/ocancer.html

Spotting Oral Cancer Soft Tissue Examination All of us have to worry about tooth decay, but after the age of 40, the risk for an even more serious condition increases dramatically: oral cancer! Ten thousand people die from oral cancer each year, with 95% of them over the age of 40. Cancer can strike any part of the mouth, including the lips and tongue. If the cancer is not detected early, tumors can grow deep into local tissues and spread to lymph glands in the neck. The risk for oral cancer increases with age and alcohol and tobacco use. By having regular visits, your dentist can detect oral cancer at a stage when it can be more successfully treated. You can help, too. When brushing and flossing, check for red or white patches in your mouth. Look for tender or numb areas, sores that don't heal, and lumps or rough spots. If you detect any of these signs or symptoms, call your dentist at once. Oral cancer represents approximately 3% of all cancers. This, however, translates to 30,000 new cases every year in the United States. The single greatest risk factor is tobacco. While cases of oral cancers are seen in patients who

77. ADA Dental Newsline: The Dentist's Role In Spotting Oral Cancer The Dentist s Role In Spotting oral cancer. Ten thousand people die from oral cancer each year, with 95% of them over the age of 40. http://www.qualitydentistry.com/dental/ocancer/droll.html

The Dentist's Role In Spotting Oral Cancer All of us have to worry about tooth decay, but after the age of 40, the risk for an even more serious condition increases dramatically: oral cancer! Ten thousand people die from oral cancer each year, with 95% of them over the age of 40. Cancer can strike any part of the mouth, including the lips and tongue. If the cancer is not detected early, tumors can grow deep into local tissues and spread to lymph glands in the neck. The risk for oral cancer increases with age and alcohol and tobacco use. By having regular visits, your dentist can detect oral cancer at a stage when it can be more successfully treated. You can help, too. When brushing and flossing, check for red or white patches in your mouth. Look for tender or numb areas, sores that don't heal, and lumps or rough spots. If you detect any of these signs or symptoms, call your dentist at once. Oral Cancer Cancer Facts ] [Dentists Role] [ Screening Prevention and Detection Oral Cancer Menu Dental Information Menu Facts about Oral Cancers Oral cancer represents approximately 3% of all cancers. This, however, translates to 30,000 new cases every year in the United States. The single greatest risk factor is tobacco. While cases of oral cancers are seen in patients who do not use tobacco, these constitute a very small percentage of all oral cancers. All forms of tobacco have been implicated as causative agents including cigarette, cigar, and pipe tobacco as well as chewing tobacco. In India and Sri Lanka, where chewing tobacco is used with betel nuts and reverse smoking (placing the lit end in the mouth) is practiced, there is a striking incidence of oral cancer- these cases account for as many as 50% of all cancers! Heavy alcohol usage is an additional causative factor. Lip cancer, while included in statistics for oral cancer, is more similar to skin cancers. Sun exposure is the primary cause of these, while pipe smoking is also a factor.

78. Oral Cancer - Prevention And Detection oral cancer Prevention and DetectionThe role of primary health care professionals. What is oral cancer? How common is oral cancer? oral cancer mortality, oral cancer aetiology, oral cancer quiz, http://www.gla.ac.uk/Acad/Dental/OralCancer/

Introduction The role of primary health care professionals What is oral cancer? How common is oral cancer? Introduction The role of primary health care professionals What is oral cancer? How common is oral cancer? ... The referral process

79. Facts About Oral Cancer Facts About oral cancer. Definition. More than twice as many men as women are diagnosed with oral cancers and most cases occur between 50 and 70 years of age. http://www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/Facts-about-Oral-Cancer.htm

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80. UAB Health System | Oral Cancer oral cancer. oral cancer Facts About 28,900 new cases particular risk. Source American Cancer Society. What is oral cancer? oral cancer http://www.health.uab.edu/show.asp?durki=20858

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