Cancers of the oral cavity, along with those of the larynx and pharynx, account for approximately 10% of all cancers in men and 4% in women globally. The incidence increases with age: it is very rare in young people, but after the age of 70 it reaches its peak. The average age at diagnosis of oral cancer is 64 and 95% onset after age 40. Alcohol and smoking among the risk factors. But periodic dental check-ups and attention to changes in the oral cavity can be valuable for prevention. Umberto Romeo, full professor of Odontostomatology explains: “An examination lasting a few minutes can save lives. At the first suspicious symptoms it is important to undergo an analysis of the oral mucosa to intercept signs of lesions”. Therapy is surgical and pharmacological.
Oral cancer, a few minutes test can save a life
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