Oral cancer News
A recent IARC study reveals that India accounts for over 83,400 of the global oral cancer cases linked to smokeless tobacco products and areca nut, emphasizing the urgent need for preventive measures.
Although oral cancer is easily visible and can be detected early through routine screening, it frequently goes undiagnosed until it has reached a more severe stage.
Nicotine, a key component of tobacco, plays a central role in the development of cancerous cells
Smokeless tobacco products, such as chewing tobacco and snuff, pose an equal threat to oral health
Public education, cessation programs, and support networks are vital tools in combating this preventable epidemic
World Cancer Day serves as a reminder to prioritize oral health. Prevent oral cancer by regular check-ups, avoiding tobacco, and embracing a nutritious lifestyle. Read here.
April is dedicated to the Oral Cancer Awareness Month
Early detection and treatment may well be the key to a complete recovery
It is better to be aware of the symptoms and risk factors of oral and lip cancer and to seek timely treatment
The detrimental effects of smoking on our health are well-known. There are hundreds of chemicals in smoke, many of which are cancer-causing or carcinogenic. Here are some life-threatening effects as per the ICMR data.
Oral Submucous Fibrosis is a disease that goes unnoticed.
The core objective of this research project is to detect presence of mutations in a non-invasive method from the tumour in patients with oral cancer.
The problem in India is that people ignore the early signs of cancer and they only consult a doctor when the cancer has reached the third or the fourth stage.
About 1,00,000 new cases of oral cancer are detected in India every year and it also leads to about 50,000 deaths annually.
In a significant finding, after years of research, a group of Indian scientists have found out that honey can help treat oral cancer wounds.
Rates of mouth cancer have jumped by 68 per cent in Britain over the last two decades and the cancer is rising among women at a even higher rate than in men, shows a new report.
Delhi government also urged the actors and their wives to join its anti-tobacco campaign to save the lives of lakhs of people who die due to oral cancer every year.
Breast cancer has upstaged cervical cancer as the most common and biggest killer of Indian women.
A team of researchers has found key clues about 'betel nut' addiction that plagues millions worldwide.
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