oral cancer infographic

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Both dentists and patients need to know more about Oral Cancer.

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HIGH RISK

FACTORS

ORAL CANCER

40% Of those diagnosed will die within 5 years

1 DEATH EVERY HOUR

43,250 will be diagnosed with oral cancer

this year

HPV

Infographic by , Presentation Design Firm for HealthCare Speakers www.laserpointerpresentations.com

Data Source: Oral Cancer Foundation

1/3

Diagnosis are Stage 1&2

2/3

Diagnosis are Stage 3 & 4

SCREENING

80-90% survival rate

20-30% survival rate

ask your dentist if you have been screened recently

pre-cancerous tissue changes and visible lesions

HPVnot visible until late stage, test with this risk factor

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