1. The Oral Cancer Foundation oral cancer information and resources for both the public, health care professionals and care givers. http://www.oralcancerfoundation.org/

The Oral Cancer Foundation is a national public service, non-profit entity designed to reduce suffering and save lives through prevention, education, research, advocacy, and support. Oral cancer is the largest category of those cancers which fall into the head and neck cancer category. Common names for it include such things as mouth cancer, tongue cancer, and throat cancer. Each year in the US, approximately 30,000 people are newly diagnosed with oral cancer. Worldwide the problem is far greater, with new cases annually approaching 300,000. In the US alone, a person dies from oral cancer every hour of every day. If you add the sub category of laryngeal cancers, the rates of occurrence (about 10,000 additional new cases per year) and death are significantly higher. However, when found early, oral cancers have an 80 to 90 % cure rate. Unfortunately at this time, the majority are found as latter stage cancers, accounting for the very high death rate. This site will provide you with information about the rates of occurrence, risk factors which lead to oral cancer, treatments, current research, and current oral cancer related news. A patient / survivor forum is open to the public where those currently fighting oral cancer can gain insights and inspiration from those who have been there before them. A comprehensive resource list is also available to link you to other pertinent oral cancer data on the web and elsewhere for patients, caregivers, and the public.

2. Oral Cancer Info oral cancer Site includes self exam,links to resources, and information about the new non surgical,highly accurate brush biopsy. http://www.stevedds.com/oral.htm

VOLUNTEER DENTAL PROJECT (AND THESE KIDS!) NEED YOUR HELP! ...CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT HOW Steven R. Pohlhaus, DDS, FAGD Home Laser Dentistry One Hour Whitening Esthetic Dentistry ... Mouth Ulcers, Cold Sores, ETC [ Oral Cancer Info ] TMJ Disorders Bruxism(Teeth Grinding) Halitosis (Bad Breath) Dental Prevention ... Dry Mouth Info Website Web www.stevedds.com What Does FAGD Stand For After Your General Dentist's Name? All our patients get an oral cancer screening at each check up. All suspicious lesions are followed up and biopsied with the new OralCDx system . This innovative procedure results in nearly 100 percent accurate biopsy with no incision whatsoever. A brush is used to collect the sample, which is reviewed by an oral pathologist and a high speed computer reader. Early detection of oral cancer is the key to curing this disease. Oral cancer is as common as leukemia and kills more Americans each year than either skin or cervical cancer. Patients with oral cancer have a poor prognosis, and the 5-year survival rate of approximately 50% has remained unchanged for the past 50 years. Perhaps the single most important reason for this is the fact that oral cancers continue to be diagnosed in advanced stages. Research studies have repeatedly demonstrated that the survival rate for oral cancer patients increases dramatically when the diagnosis is established in early stages. Below are some links useful for those interested in oral cancer issues. Go to the bottom of the page for a handy oral cancer self exam.

3. Oral Cancer Self Examination You are at a higher risk for developing oral cancer if To perform the oral cancer self examination, just follow these 7 easy steps. http://www.umanitoba.ca/outreach/wisdomtooth/exam.htm

Oral Cancer Self Examination You are at a higher risk for developing oral cancer if: you use tobacco products drink excessive amounts of alcohol exposed to sunlight on a regular basis have habits such as lip biting and cheek chewing have ill-fitting dentures It is important to learn how to examine yourself for signs of oral cancer and to have regular check-ups in order to increase the chances of discovering the condition in the early stages before it progresses. Some Early Warning Signs of Oral Cancer are: any sores on the face, neck, or mouth that do not heal within two weeks swellings, lumps or bumps on the lips, gums or other areas inside the mouth white, red, or dark patches in the mouth repeated bleeding in the mouth numbness, loss of feeling, or pain in any area of the face, mouth or neck To perform the oral cancer self examination, just follow these 7 easy steps. Look at and feel your: 1. Head and Neck look at your face and neck in a mirror. Normally, the left and right sides of the face have the same shape. Look for any lumps, bumps, or swellings that are only on one side of your face 2. Face

4. Bergen Oral Cancer Group Research center at the University of Bergen in Norway that focuses on the biology and causes of this condition. http://oralcancer.uib.no

Publications Research Oral Cancer Contact us Search People at UoB: Employees Students Bergen Oral Cancer Group Welcome to the Bergen Oral Cancer Group Internet information page! We are a medical research group at the University of Bergen in Norway. The group focuses on the understanding of the biology of oral cancer and the role of environmental factors in oral carcinogenesis. News 2004: Meetings year 2004! Other information About us Postal addresse: Haukeland Hospital, 5021 Bergen Visiting addresse: Haukeland Hospital, 2nd. floor Tel. +47 55973230 Fax. +47 55973158 E-mail: oralcancer@uib.no Last updated 14th June 2005

5. Oral Cancer Consortium :: Home Outlines information, screenings and resources related to the member entities as located in the New Jersey and New York areas. http://www.oral-cancer.org/

The Oral Cancer Consortium members include 26 metropolitan healthcare institutions and professional societies in the New York/New Jersey/Pennsylvania area. The goal of the Consortium is to raise awareness about oral cancer and the importance of prevention and early detection. Member institutions of the Consortium and their participating screening sites include: Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery Essex County Hospital Center Jersey Shore University Medical Center JFK Medical Center Long Island Jewish Medical Center Morristown Memorial Hospital Mountainside Hospital ... Newark Beth Israel Medical Center New Jersey Dental Association New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation NY County Dental Society New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene NYU College of Dentistry Queens County Dental Society Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Second District Dental Society of New York Seton Hall University School of Graduate Medical Education St. Barnabas Hospital

6. Oral Health Resources - Oral Cancer Overview General information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. http://www.cdc.gov/OralHealth/topics/cancer.htm

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Oral Health Resources Oral Health Home Contact Us Browse by Topic Resource Library ... State-by-State Reports Browse by Topic Oral Cancer Each year, more than 30,000 new cases of cancer of the oral cavity and pharynx are diagnosed and over 8,000 deaths due to oral cancer occur. The 5-year survival rate for these cancers is only about 50 percent. Mortality from oral cancer is nearly twice as high in some minorities (especially black males) as it is in whites. Methods used to treat oral cancers (surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy) are disfiguring and costly. Preventing high risk behaviors, that include cigarette, cigar or pipe smoking, use of smokeless tobacco, and excessive use of alcohol are critical in preventing oral cancers. Early detection is key to increasing the survival rate for these cancers. More Information on Oral Cancer Fact Sheets and FAQs Guidelines and Recommendations MMWRs and Journal Articles ... 1996 Oral Cancer Conference Related Link Chronic Disease Notes and Reports: Improving National Cancer Control This page last updated February 02, 2005

7. The Oral Cancer Foundation oral cancer information and resources for both the public, health care professionals and care givers. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

8. Start Here - Oral Cancer Foundation Credible and current comprehensive oral cancer information from the oral cancer Foundation, including types of cancer, cancer treatment options, http://www.oralcancerfoundation.org/enter.htm

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9. Oral Cancer Self Examination oral cancer Self Examination http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

10. MedlinePlus: Oral Cancer From the National Institutes of Health; Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer (PDQ) Treatment Prevention/Screening; oral cancer (National Institute of Dental and http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/oralcancer.html

@import url(http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Other health topics: A B C D ... List of All Topics Oral Cancer Contents of this page: From the NIH Overviews Diagnosis/Symptoms Prevention/Screening ... Statistics Search MEDLINE/PubMed for recent research articles on Oral Cancer You may also be interested in these MedlinePlus related pages: Cancers Mouth and Teeth From the National Institutes of Health Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer (PDQ): Treatment (National Cancer Institute) Also available in: Spanish What You Need to Know about Oral Cancer (National Cancer Institute) Overviews Cancerous Growths Detailed Guide: Oral Cavity and Oropharyngeal Cancer (American Cancer Society) Oral and Throat Cancer (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Oral Cancer Facts (Oral Cancer Foundation) Also available in: Spanish Diagnosis/Symptoms Oral Cancer Exam (National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research) - Links to PDF Prevention/Screening Oral Cancer (National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research) - Links to PDF Oral Cancer (PDQ): Screening (National Cancer Institute) Oral Cancer: How to Protect Yourself (American Dental Association) - Links to PDF Related Issues Cigarette Smoking and Cancer: Questions and Answers (National Cancer Institute) Also available in: Spanish Head and Neck Radiation Treatment and Your Mouth (National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research) Also available in: Spanish Questions and Answers about Cigar Smoking and Cancer (National Cancer Institute)

11. MedlinePlus Oral Cancer oral cancer http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

12. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Oral Cancer oral cancer involves abnormal, malignant tissue growth in the mouth. Oral or mouth cancer most commonly involves the tissue of the lips or the tongue. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001035.htm

@import url(/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Medical Encyclopedia Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Oral cancer Contents of this page: Illustrations Alternative names Definition Causes, incidence, and risk factors ... Prevention Illustrations Throat anatomy Mouth anatomy Alternative names Return to top Cancer - mouth; Mouth cancer; Head and neck cancer; Squamous cell cancer - mouth Definition Return to top Oral cancer involves abnormal, malignant tissue growth in the mouth. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top Oral or mouth cancer most commonly involves the tissue of the lips or the tongue. It may also occur on the floor of the mouth, cheek lining, gingiva (gums), or palate (roof of the mouth). Most oral cancers look very similar under the microscope and are called squamous cell carcinomas . These are malignant and tend to spread rapidly. Smoking and other tobacco use are associated with 70-80% of oral cancer cases. Smoke and heat from cigarettes, cigars, and pipes irritate the mucous membranes of the mouth. Use of chewing tobacco or snuff causes irritation from direct contact with the mucous membranes. Heavy alcohol use is another high-risk activity associated with oral cancer.

13. Quit Smoking Cessation Support Nicotine Addiction Spit Tobacco is as dangerous as smoking from the About.com Guide http://quitsmoking.about.com/health/quitsmoking/library/weekly/aa042699.htm?iam=

14. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia Oral Cancer oral cancer involves abnormal, malignant tissue growth in the mouth. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

15. ** Support For People With Oral And Head And Neck Cancer ** SPOHNC, Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer A resource for patients and caregivers for head and neck cancer. Products, links http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

16. Mouth Cancer Awareness UK Mouth Cancer Patient Information Forum The RDOC Mouth Cancer web site is a notfor-profit web site that aims to help patients and dentists find free information on mouth, oral, throat and http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

17. ADA.org: Oral Health Topics: Oral Cancer This page provides current information about oral cancer as it relates to the public. http://www.ada.org/public/topics/cancer_oral.asp

Catalog Find a Dentist Seal Program Contact Us ... ORAL HEALTH LINKS Oral Cancer Overview Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Additional Resources Overview The Importance of Early Detection Your dentist has recent good news about progress against cancer. It is now easier than ever to detect oral cancer early, when the opportunity for a cure is great. Currently only half of all patients diagnosed with oral cancer survive more than five years. Your dentist has the skills and tools to ensure that early signs of cancer and pre-cancerous conditions are identified. You and your dentist can fight and win the battle against oral cancer. Know the early signs and see your dentist regularly.

18. American Oral Cancer Clinic, Caring For Patients With Oral Cancer oral cancer, throat cancer, tongue cancer, lip, larynx, tongue, oral cavity, oropharynx, paranasal sinuses, cervical esophagus, neural tumors http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

19. ADA.org: Dental Topics: Oral Cancer This page provides current information on oral cancer as it relates to dental professionals. http://www.ada.org/prof/resources/topics/cancer.asp

Licensure Discussion Forum Member Directory Contact Us ... POSITIONS/STANDARDS dental topics A-Z Oral Cancer Overview ADA News The Journal of the American Dental Association Additional Resources Overview Oral Cancer Campaign In June 2003, the ADA launched a campaign urging dentists to examine patients for signs of early oral cancer. Approximately 30,000 new cases of oral cancer are diagnosed each year in the United States. According to the American Cancer Society, oral cancer occurs almost as frequently as leukemia and claims almost as many lives as melanoma cancer. Routine, careful examination of patients is appropriate and necessary. This can easily be achieved during a regular dental visit. The stage at which an oral cancer is diagnosed is critical to the course of the disease. When detected at its earliest stage, oral cancer is more easily treated and cured. When detected late, the overall five-year survival rate is about 50%. The campaign was featured at the ADA's Annual Session in San Francisco in October 2003, and ran through January 2004. The ADA worked with state and local dental societies to promote education and awareness among its members. The effort featured a series of activities targeted to dentists, dental schools, patients and consumers. Return to Top ADA News Scientists isolate mRNA in saliva indicative of oral cancer (Dec. 30, 2004)

20. Detecting Oral Cancer The Extraoral Examination Demonstration of a less obvious aspect of the search for oral cancer. http://www.tambcd.edu/oralexam/exam01.htm

Index Warning Signs Risk Factors What You Can Do ... Oral Exam The Extraoral Examination The extraoral assessment includes an inspection of the face, head, and neck. The face, ears, and neck are observed, noting any asymmetry or changes on the skin such as crusts, fissuring, growths, and/or color change. The regional lymph node areas are bilaterally palpated to detect any enlarged nodes, and if detected, their mobility and consistency. A recommended order of examination includes these regions: Preauricular Submandibular Anterior Cervical Posterior Auricular Posterior Cervical Page maintained by Art Upton, art@tambcd.edu Baylor College of Dentistry . Updated:

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