First and foremost, we here at Dr. Pan's office would like to take a moment to offer our sincerest condolences to all those currently affected by oral cancer and to those that have lost a loved one to this vicious disease. The Facts Oral Cancer is a growing problem in America, especially among men. Men account for 2/3 of new diagnosis. About 50,000 people will be diagnosed in 2018. Of those, only about half will live past 5 years. There is a growing number of cases not linked to traditional risk-factors such as alcohol or tobacco use. Early detection is vital to a good long term prognosis What is causing it? Cases of mouth and throat cancer has increased 300% in the last 20 years! There are a number of risk factors associated with Oral and Oropharyngeal(head and neck) cancers. One of the leading causes continues to be tobacco use, especially chew or snuff, causing oral cavity cancers. In addition, alcohol use increases your susceptibility, as well as age, diet lo
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