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    This document discusses oral cancer, including its symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Some key points: - Oral cancer occurs in the mouth, lips, tongue, and other areas and over 90% are squamous cell carcinomas. - In the US, there are 30,000 new cases diagnosed each year, with a 50% 5-year survival rate and 8,000 deaths annually. Tobacco and alcohol use significantly increase risk. - Symptoms can include oral sores or lumps lasting over two weeks. Self-examination and regular dental exams are important for early detection. Biopsies are used to diagnose abnormal tissue. - Treatment may involve surgery, chemotherapy and

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    This document discusses oral cancer, including its symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Some key points: - Oral cancer occurs in the mouth, lips, tongue, and other areas and over 90% are squamous cell carcinomas. - In the US, there are 30,000 new cases diagnosed each year, with a 50% 5-year survival rate and 8,000 deaths annually. Tobacco and alcohol use significantly increase risk. - Symptoms can include oral sores or lumps lasting over two weeks. Self-examination and regular dental exams are important for early detection. Biopsies are used to diagnose abnormal tissue. - Treatment may involve surgery, chemotherapy and

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    Oral Cancer Presentation

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    This document discusses oral cancer, including its symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Some key points: - Oral cancer occurs in the mouth, lips, tongue, and other areas and over 90% are squamous cell carcinomas. - In the US, there are 30,000 new cases diagnosed each year, with a 50% 5-year survival rate and 8,000 deaths annually. Tobacco and alcohol use significantly increase risk. - Symptoms can include oral sores or lumps lasting over two weeks. Self-examination and regular dental exams are important for early detection. Biopsies are used to diagnose abnormal tissue. - Treatment may involve surgery, chemotherapy and

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    ORAL CANCER

    By Delene Coletti

    9/13/2013

    Oral Cancer

    What is Oral Cancer?


    Cancer that occurs in the . . .

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    Mouth Lip Tongue Floor of the mouth Sulcus Hard palate Tonsils
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    90% squamous cell

    STATISTICS FOR U.S.


    30,000 diagnosed each year 50% survival rate over 5 years 8,000 deaths per year 1 person per hour per day Higher death rate than many other cancers Late detection Metastasis High risk of developing a 2nd primary cancer 20X more likely in next 5-10 years
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    Who is at risk?
    Adults over 40 years old
    Lag time

    2 men for every one woman


    Used to be 6 men for every woman Increased # of women smokers

    2x more in black population than caucasian


    Survival rate over 5 years
    Blacks 33% Caucasians 55%.

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    Oral Cancer

    Risk Factors
    Tobacco is the main culprit
    Mainly chewing tobacco Cumulative damage 75% of those diagnosed are tobacco users.

    Alcohol 2nd largest risk factor Combination of alcohol and tobacco use
    15x greater risk for oral cancer

    Excessive sun exposure


    Lip cancer
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    Risk Factors
    X-rays
    Cumulative exposure

    Other biological factors


    Viruses and fungus HPV 16
    Main agent in cervical cancer Now has been linked to oral cancer

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    Oral Cancer

    Symptoms
    Oral sores that last more than 2 weeks
    Found on cheek, tongue, floor of mouth, or lip

    Types of oral cancer sores


    Leukoplakia Erythroplakia Dysplasia

    Lump or mass Difficulty swallowing, speaking or chewing Numbness in oral or facial region
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    Self-Diagnosis
    Self-diagnosis is critical Seven steps

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    Head and Neck Face Neck Lips Cheek Roof of mouth Floor of mouth and tongue
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    Clinical Diagnosis
    Semi-annual dental check-up
    Trained dentist/hygienist does an oral cancer screening

    Biopsy
    Normally performed by oral surgeon Lab pathologist determines abnormal stage

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    Oral Cancer

    Treatments
    Multidisciplinary treatment is ideal Surgery
    Most common with radiation General health of mouth is analyzed and affects treatment

    Chemotherapy
    Sometimes added to decrease possibility of distant micrometastasis Loss of taste and smell

    Removal of portion of mandible


    Severe cases Facial reconstruction is needed Later assistance needed with speech and chewing
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    Oral Cancer Photos

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    Oral Cancer

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    Photos continued
    Maxillary/Mandible reconstruction

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    Oral Cancer

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    Prevention Tips
    Regular self-examination
    Once a month Limit alcohol consumption Quit chewing tobacco Sunflower seeds Mint tobacco-less chew Nicotine patch or gum Find new stress coping techniques
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    New outfit for presentation: $120 Teeth whitening treatment: $300

    A perfect score on this presentation: PRICELESS

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    Oral Cancer

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