November is Mouth Cancer Awareness Month
Growing mouth cancer rates means one in seven of us know someone affected
by the disease.
With cases of mouth cancer approaching 7,000/year (THAT’S AROUND 18 PEOPLE PER DAY) and deaths exceeding 2,000 for the first time, mouth cancer campaigners believe more people could soon know someone affected.
The disease has grown by a third in the last decade – and remains one of very few cancers which are predicted to increase further in the coming years.
Although there are risk factors heavily linked to the disease, mouth cancer can affect anybody. That’s why it’s so important that we all know what to look out for. An ulcer that does not heal within three weeks, an unusual lump or swelling or red and white patch in your mouth could be the sign of
mouth cancer.
takes the lives of more people each year in the UK than testicular and cervical cancer combined.
Tobacco use, drinking alcohol to excess, poor diet and the human papillomavirus (HPV) have all been linked to an increased risk of developing the disease. Be more ‘Mouthaware’ and look for ulcers that do not heal within three weeks, red and white patches and unusual lumps or swellings in the mouth.
We perform mouth cancer screening each time you come in for your dental assessment but you can always contact us between appointment if you have any
concerns.
It could save your life.
With warm regards
Julie x
