May 7, 2017
In 2021, about 54,000 new cases of oral cancer have been diagnosed in the United States. World-wide that number jumps to over 450,000 cases each year. […]
Oral cancer includes cancer of the oral cavity and of the oropharynx. It includes lips, cheeks, the floor of the mouth, hard and soft palate, and throat. Risk factors for oral cancer include tobacco use, genetics, excessive alcohol consumption, and excessive exposure to the sun at a young age.