by Chris Barnard | Apr 14, 2021 | Oral Cancer
Oral Cancer Risk Factors Before we can go about reducing your risk, you first need to understand the most common risk factors of oral cancer. According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, research has identified a number of factors that may contribute to the development...
by Chris Barnard | Apr 9, 2019 | Oral Cancer
“Approximately 53,000 people in the U.S. will be newly diagnosed with oral cancer this year. 132 new people in the US EVERY DAY will be newly diagnosed with an oral cancer, and that one person EVERY HOUR OF THE DAY, 24/7/365 will die from it.” –...
by Chris Barnard | Apr 5, 2017 | Oral Cancer
Get Screened for Oral Cancer 48,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral cancer this year. If you’ve used tobacco or had a history of HPV, you’re at a higher risk of contracting oral cancer. Fortunately, it can be detected early. Your dentist can be the key to your...
by Chris Barnard | Mar 30, 2015 | Oral Cancer
Oral Cancer Screenings at the Dentist An oral cancer screening is usually part of a normal dental exam, where your dentist inspects your face, neck, lips, and mouth to look for any signs of oral cancer. We all need one because close to 43,250 people in the U.S. will...
by Chris Barnard | Aug 20, 2014 | Oral Cancer
Oral Cancer & Chewing Tobacco in Baseball While most sports fans are aware of former Buffalo Bills Hall of Fame QB Jim Kelly’s battle with sinus cancer, and the recent passing of one of baseball’s greatest hitter ever – Tony Gwynn – up...
by Chris Barnard | Mar 19, 2014 | Oral Cancer
It’s National Kick Butts Day Kick Butts Day is a national day of activism that empowers youth to stand out, speak up and seize control against Big Tobacco. On Kick Butts Day, teachers, youth leaders and health advocates organize events to: Raise awareness of the...