Scribd Logo
Upload

Welcome to Scribd!

  • 5 views

    IHRJ 01 0301guest Comment Oral Cancer DR Nishant Mehta

    Uploaded by

    Nishant Mehta
    Oral cancer is often detected at advanced stages when treatment is difficult and survival rates are low. However, many oral cancers begin as pre-cancerous lesions, which can be detected up to 15 years earlier. Therefore, early detection through screening programs is important. One effective screening method is voluntary screening offered by health workers to populations over age 40, either at workplaces or special camps. Examiners need special training to recognize abnormal oral lesions, which prompt referral and follow up. A team effort from dentists, doctors, and support staff is needed using regular oral exams, managing detected lesions, and lifestyle counseling to control rising oral cancer rates through early detection and prevention.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Flag for inappropriate content

    You might also like

    IHRJ 01 0301guest Comment Oral Cancer DR Nishant Mehta

    Uploaded by

    Nishant Mehta
    5 views1 page
    Oral cancer is often detected at advanced stages when treatment is difficult and survival rates are low. However, many oral cancers begin as pre-cancerous lesions, which can be detected up to 15 years earlier. Therefore, early detection through screening programs is important. One effective screening method is voluntary screening offered by health workers to populations over age 40, either at workplaces or special camps. Examiners need special training to recognize abnormal oral lesions, which prompt referral and follow up. A team effort from dentists, doctors, and support staff is needed using regular oral exams, managing detected lesions, and lifestyle counseling to control rising oral cancer rates through early detection and prevention.

    Original Description:

    Original Title

    IHRJ 01 0301Guest Comment Oral Cancer Dr Nishant Mehta

    Copyright

    © © All Rights Reserved

    Available Formats

    PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Did you find this document useful?

    Is this content inappropriate?

    Report this Document
    Oral cancer is often detected at advanced stages when treatment is difficult and survival rates are low. However, many oral cancers begin as pre-cancerous lesions, which can be detected up to 15 years earlier. Therefore, early detection through screening programs is important. One effective screening method is voluntary screening offered by health workers to populations over age 40, either at workplaces or special camps. Examiners need special training to recognize abnormal oral lesions, which prompt referral and follow up. A team effort from dentists, doctors, and support staff is needed using regular oral exams, managing detected lesions, and lifestyle counseling to control rising oral cancer rates through early detection and prevention.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Flag for inappropriate content
    Download as pdf or txt
    5 views1 page

    IHRJ 01 0301guest Comment Oral Cancer DR Nishant Mehta

    Uploaded by

    Nishant Mehta
    Oral cancer is often detected at advanced stages when treatment is difficult and survival rates are low. However, many oral cancers begin as pre-cancerous lesions, which can be detected up to 15 years earlier. Therefore, early detection through screening programs is important. One effective screening method is voluntary screening offered by health workers to populations over age 40, either at workplaces or special camps. Examiners need special training to recognize abnormal oral lesions, which prompt referral and follow up. A team effort from dentists, doctors, and support staff is needed using regular oral exams, managing detected lesions, and lifestyle counseling to control rising oral cancer rates through early detection and prevention.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Flag for inappropriate content
    Download as pdf or txt
    of 1

    GUEST COMMENT International Healthcare Research Journal

    2017;1(3):1.
    QR CODE

    Oral Cancer: The Life Threatening Outcome of Tobacco Use


    (World No Tobacco Day Special Editorial)

    NISHANT MEHTA

    I feel proud and exhilarated in writing this in the randomly selected populations seen at
    guest column for International Healthcare initial surveys.
    Research Journal (IHRJ). I am thankful to the
    team of IHRJ in giving me this opportunity to One excellent method is to offer screening on
    write this column. a volunteer basis by health personnel at their
    workplace or through specialized planned
    Majority of oral cancers are detected only camps, perhaps first to persons over 40 years
    after they have reached an advanced stage. By of age. The self-selection involved in this
    this stage, the cancers are spoiled and method shall be high yielding. The examiners
    hurting, the treatment is broad and pricey for the program need special indoctrination.
    with very low survival rates But mercifully
    majority of these cancers are marked by pre- Early detection of oral cancer is not merely
    cancerous lesions which can be detected for the perceptiveness of its signs and symptoms,
    up to 15 years prior to their change to process must be effectively and sensitively
    invasiveness. dealt with. Every member of the team has a
    part and modus operandi should be
    Therefore it becomes imperative for any able developed for efficient delivery of the
    health service system must realize and following:
    recognize its responsibility in the early
    detection and prevention of oral neoplasms. 1. Regular examination of the oral cavity of
    Collective and team efforts from dentists, patients attending the practice
    medicos, and supporting health staff are 2. Management of detected mucosal lesions
    required to best effectively control the rising with appropriate referral and follow-up
    numbers. Dental professionals can be 3. Lifestyle management that add to an
    assumed to take up the leadership being increased risk.
    familiar with signs and symptoms of pre-
    cancerous lesions. Health personnel must be This service approach being the mainstay
    indoctrined to allow for the recognition of but should go hand in hand with
    unusual oral abnormalities with prompt educational and regulatory approach.
    referral and follow-up. Since these conditions
    are rare, however, they are not best looked for
    Cite this article as:
    Mehta N. Oral Cancer: The Life Threatening Outcome of
    Tobacco Use. Int Healthcare Res J 2017;1(3):1.

    K
    Senior Resident, Oral Health Sciences Centre, PGIMER, Chandigarh
    Ex. Research Officer (National Oral Health Program, GoI), CDER, AIIMS, New Delhi
    Docnishantmehta@gmail.com

    IHRJ Volume 1 Issue 3 2017 1

    You might also like