Oral Cancers
They are the most common cancers in India . They include cancers of the mouth, tongue and oral cavity. This is definitely a life style induced cancer. Smoking, chewing of tobacco, and alcohol intake, coupled with inadequate Vitamin A and B complex are causes.
Oral cancer is cancer of the mouth or throat. This year, an estimated 45,750 people will be diagnosed with oral cancer and nearly 8,650 will die of the disease. Oral cancer is twice as common in men as in women. Not using tobacco and not drinking alcohol in excess can prevent most oral cancer. However, one in four people diagnosed with oral cancer has no risk factors. It’s important to see your dentist regularly for screenings
Oral Cancer Risk Factors
- People who chew or smoke tobacco
- People who drink alcohol in excess
- People who drink a lot of alcohol and use tobacco
- People who are exposed to sunlight for long periods of time
- People with a certain type of human Papilloma virus (HPV)
- People whose immune systems are suppressed by certain medications
- People with a skin disease called lichen planus, graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), or certain inherited conditions of the blood