Every hour of every day, one American dies of oral cancer. 25% of oral cancer victims do NOT use tobacco or alcohol and have no other lifestyle risks. 70% of oral cancers are discovered in an advanced stage, for which the 5-year survival rate is less that 50%.
Oral cancer has affected the lives of many people, and some of the better known victims may surprise you. They include: Babe Ruth, Lana Turner, Jim Thorpe, Jack Klugman, Sigmund Freud, Edde Van Halen, George Harrison, Aaron Spelling, Alan King, Humphrey Bogart, Rod Stewart, Bill Blass, Burl Ives, Sammy Davis, Jr. Early Detection On a positive note, oral cancer is one of the most curable cancers when detected in an early stage. That's why we use the Vizilite Plus exam to identify soft tissue abnormalities. An annual Vizilite Plus exam, in combination with a regular visual examination, provides a comprehensive screening procedure. Early detection is the key to reducing the devastating impact of oral cancer. We are dedicated to providing the latest in cancer detection technology to our patients. |
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