Oral Cancer | Mouth Cancer - Types, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention
Oral cancer is a cancer that develops in any part of the mouth. It is more common in men over 40.
Oral cancer is a cancer that develops in any part of the mouth. It is more common in men over 40.
‘The Oral Cancer Task Force is created to ideate, educate and engage people in order to effectively reduce oral cancer in the next decade.’
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Stressing that the treatment of oral cancer requires a multidisciplinary approach, Shaw said it involves the combined efforts of dental practitioners, surgeons, medical and radiation oncologists and researchers. The body of experts aims to synchronise oral cancer control efforts with a national cancer control programme, create a master plan leveraging technology and partnerships and enhance the skills of healthcare professionals in India.
It also aims to work towards creating an environment in the country that reduces oral cancer risk factors like tobacco, alcohol and others, through policy change and public awareness, while also providing benchmarks for research on oral cancer.
Quiz on Oral Cancer
Oral cancer refers to abnormal growth of cells that are malignant in nature in the oral cavity. Test your knowledge on oral cancer by taking this quiz.
Oral cancer refers to abnormal growth of cells that are malignant in nature in the oral cavity. Test your knowledge on oral cancer by taking this quiz.
Treatment and Management of Oral Cancer
Oral cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in India. India has one of the highest rates of oral cancer in the world with more than 80,000 new cases reported every year across
Oral cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in India. India has one of the highest rates of oral cancer in the world with more than 80,000 new cases reported every year across
Incidence of Oral Cancers on the Rise, Accounts for 25% of All Cases: AIIMS
25 years back people of the 55-60 age group used to come to the doctors with oral and throat cancers but now the age group has reduced to 35 years.
25 years back people of the 55-60 age group used to come to the doctors with oral and throat cancers but now the age group has reduced to 35 years.
