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Oral Cancer Awareness

Close to 50,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral cancer this year. Early treatment is key. 


At your dental visit, your MFD volunteer dentist will ask you about changes in your medical history and whether you’ve been having any new or unusual symptoms.


Source: American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 

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Concienciación sobre El Cáncer Oral


Source: American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 



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Early detection is key!

Perform this 6-step oral cancer self-exam each month using a bright light and a mirror: 


  1.  Remove any dentures. 
  2.  Look and feel inside your lips and the front of your gums. 
  3.  Tilt your head back to inspect and feel the roof of your mouth. 
  4.  Pull your cheek out to inspect it and the gums in the back. 
  5.  Pull out your tongue and look at its top and bottom. 
  6.  Feel for lumps or enlarged lymph nodes (glands) in both sides of your neck, including under the lower jaw.


Learn more at: MyOMS.org/OralCancerAwareness 

 Source: American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, 

 Oral Cancer Foundation 

 This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. 

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