Oral Cancer â what you need to know and how you can help

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Risk factorsMain causes of oral cancer have longbeen knownMany cases of disease could be prevented– Often regarded as a life-style diseaseSmoking & alcohol - ~ 75% cases(Europe)Nutrition – diet deficient in fruit &vegetables - ~ 10% cases (Europe)
Tobacco & oral cancerMain predisposing factorEither smoking or chewingCurrent smokers have 3-fold increasedrisk of oral cancerDose & duration dependentTakes greater than 20 years for risk toreduce to that of non smokers
Page 1 and 2: Oral Cancer - what you need toknow
Page 3 and 4: Aims/OutcomesOutline the incidence,
Page 5 and 6: Oral Cancer15 th most common cancer
Page 7 and 8: Oral Cancer (England)
Page 9 and 10: High risk sites70% occur in sump ar
Page 11: Oral Cancer - Sex, drugs and rock&
Page 15 and 16: AlcoholMajor risk factorRisk increa
Page 17 and 18: Ultraviolet lightAffects lip3x more
Page 19 and 20: HPVRisk factors:Often don’t have
Page 21 and 22: Potentially malignant lesionsLichen
Page 23 and 24: Head and NeckCancer Referral Form
Page 25 and 26: Current management of oral cancerSu
Page 27 and 28: Reconstructive OptionsHow destructi
Page 29 and 30: Problems with treatmentRisks of sur
Page 31 and 32: TEAM-WORKING!PARTNERSHIP
Page 33: Role of the dental nurse in oralcan
Page 37 and 38: Aims of health promotionTo increase
Page 39 and 40: Examination of mouth- 58% GDPs regu
Page 41 and 42: Public awareness of mouth cancer200
Page 43 and 44: Education in the communityIf possib
Page 45 and 46: The Future - VaccinationVaccine for
Page 47 and 48: The Future - VaccinationDr Nigel Ca
Page 49: ConclusionsIdentifiable aetiologies

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