1 person dies from oral cancer nearly every hour of every day.

The good news... your dentist could save your life through early detection with Velscope.

Rick Factors

• More common in men than woman
• Most common in African Americans
• Greater risk after age 35
• Tobacco Use
• Frequent alcohol consumption
• Prolonged exposure to sunlight (lip cancer)
• A diet low in fruits and vegetables
• The sexually transmitted infection HPV

Approximately 25% of oral cancer cases have no risk factors

Symptoms

• Red and/or white patches in the mouth
• Any sore that doesn't heal within 14 days
• Persistant hoarseness
• Feeling like something is caught in the throat
• Difficulty moving the jaw or tongue
• Difficulty in swallowing
• Ear pain on one side only
• A sore under a denture that doesn't heal
• A lump thickening in the mouth or on the neck.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oral Cancer 5-year relative survival rate

• Localized cancer (before it spreads):  82%
• Regional cancer (spreads to nearby organs): 53%
• Distant cancer (spread to distant organs): 28%

Ask your doctor for an oral exam with Velscope powered by Sapphire...becuase early detection is vital.

For more information, ask your dental professional.

 

 

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