Oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancers are often diagnosed in late stages and, therefore, have a 5-year survival rate of less than 50%. Although many of the risk factors are modifiable, such as tobacco ...

Oral cancer, often called mouth cancer, is one of those conditions that can quietly develop before showing serious signs. It can affect the lips, tongue, cheeks, gums, and even the roof or floor of ...

You might already know that smoking increases your risk of oral cancer. But did you know that skipping dental cleanings, having unsafe sex or even forgetting lip balm could, too? An estimated 59,000 ...

Recent years have witnessed a significant shift in our understanding of oral cancer causes. While tobacco and alcohol have traditionally dominated the conversation around risk factors, medical ...

If you’re among the 36% of Americans afraid of the dentist, it’s time to ask yourself which is scarier — the thought of a cleaning or missing the chance to catch oral cancer before it’s too late?

What Are the Different Types of Oral Cancer Surgery? Oral cancer surgery refers to a group of procedures with different jobs: removing cancer, rebuilding areas affected by treatment, or restoring key ...

The connection between oral sex and cancer has become a topic of growing concern in recent years. This relationship centers on the human papillomavirus (HPV) and its potential links to cancers of the ...

When most Ugandans think about cancer, they often imagine breast, cervical, or prostate cancer. Yet, other cancers are equally dangerous but less talked about. One of these is mouth cancer, also known ...