Archive for the ‘Oral Cancer’ Category
Healthy 27-year-old shares cancer journey after visiting a doctor with mouth ulcer he thought was harmless
A fit and healthy 27-year-old has shared his story of battling aggressive cancer after going to the doctor with a lingering mouth ulcer he assumed was harmless. Dayle Gordon, from Victoria, Australia, visited his doctor late in 2019 after noticing that a mouth ulcer had been around for a long time. Initially, he was told […]
Cancer patient who campaigned for free dental care criticises new SNP election manifesto
A cancer patient who campaigned for free dental care for cancer sufferers has criticised the Scottish National Party manifesto after the party repeatedly ignored her petition. Mags Devlin, 63, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2019. After starting treatment, Mags found that her dental health deteriorated rapidly and she ended up having teeth removed. She […]
UCLA researchers hail breakthrough in head and neck cancer treatment
Researchers from the UCLA School of Dentistry have hailed a breakthrough in the treatment of head and neck cancer. A new study, led by a team at the dental school, suggests that targeting a vulnerability in the cellular process within the tumour can impact duplication, improving the response to treatment. The team focused on an […]
Dental expert stresses the importance of routine checks after 29-year-old is diagnosed with oral cancer
A dental expert has stressed the need for routine dental checks after a 29-year-old in Scotland was diagnosed with oral cancer after finding a lump on her jaw. Dr Beth Burns, a consultant in restorative dentistry at Glasgow Dental Hospital and School, highlighted the importance of regular dental appointments after a woman from Paisley discovered […]
Somerset woman undergoes revolutionary treatment for tonsil cancer after mistaking symptoms for a dental abscess
A woman from Somerset has become one of the first adult patients in the UK to benefit from revolutionary proton-beam therapy after being diagnosed with tonsil cancer. Liz Patch was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer after visiting her dentist in September last year. Liz initially thought her symptoms were caused by an abscess […]
Leading UK dentist encourages patients with symptoms of mouth cancer to get checked out
A leading UK dentist is urging patients who have symptoms of mouth cancer to get checked out, as routine dental services remain suspended. Although most practices are now up and running again, most are prioritising urgent cases and rescheduling treatments, which were cancelled during lockdown. For many, it is not yet possible to book a […]
New research reveals 97% of dentists are providing fewer oral cancer checks
New research has revealed that 97% of dental professionals are currently carrying out fewer oral cancer checks. Data from the British Association of Private Dentistry (BAPD) shows that almost all UK dentists are performing fewer oral cancer screening checks than before the lockdown. More than 55% of those surveyed also admitted that the additional PPE […]
Mouth cancer charity urges people to check themselves during lockdown
A mouth cancer charity is encouraging members of the public to keep a close eye on their mouths during the lockdown. Let’s Talk About Mouth Cancer is urging the four chief dental officers in the UK to support a campaign launched to encourage people to look out for signs and symptoms and to perform mouth […]
