Posts Tagged ‘mouth cancer’
New report reveals alarming rise in mouth cancer cases in the UK
A new report has revealed an alarming rise in the number of cases of mouth cancer diagnosed in the UK. The first ever ‘State of Mouth Cancer Report’, which was published by the Oral Health Foundation in association with Simplyhealth ahead of the launch of Mouth Cancer Action Month, also highlighted a widespread lack of […]
Oral Health Foundation calls for Gender Neutral HPV Vaccination
In the wake of a rapid increase of mouth cancer cases, the Oral Health Foundation has renewed its calls for the introduction of HPV vaccination for men as well as women, a leading cause of mouth cancer along with other conditions, in the United Kingdom. Within the last 30 years the rate of people being […]
Northern Ireland health professionals team up to raise awareness of oral cancer as rates are predicted to double by 2035
Health professionals in Northern Ireland have teamed up to try and raise awareness of mouth cancer, as statistics suggest that the number of cases is set to double by 2035. According to figures from the Northern Ireland Cancer Registry, the number of cases of mouth cancer diagnosed in the region is predicted to double over […]
New statistics suggest men are twice as likely to develop mouth cancer
New statistics released by Cancer Research UK have revealed that men are twice as likely to develop mouth cancer. The most recent figures from the charity show that 5,300 men and 2,500 women are diagnosed with oral cancer in the UK each year. Research also indicates that oral cancer is one of the most common […]
Grantham dental team completes charity spinathon in support of Mouth Cancer Action Month
A dental team from Grantham has raised more than £200 by taking part in a charity spinathon in support of Mouth Cancer Action Month. The team from Maltings Dental Practice kept two bikes going for 12 hours straight on Tuesday 21st November to raise money for mouth cancer charities. Two exercise bikes arrived in reception […]
Health officials in North Lincolnshire urge the public to be more mouth aware amid increasing rates of oral cancer
Health officials in North Lincolnshire are urging the public to be more mouth aware as the launch of Mouth Cancer Action Month approaches. According to statistics, the region ranks 41st out of over 150 areas in the country for oral cancer cases and health experts are keen to promote the Oral Health Foundation’s national campaign […]
Bedford dental practice to offer free oral cancer screening in April
Dental patients in Bedford are invited to attend free oral cancer screening at Chrysalis Dental Practice on the afternoon of Friday 29th April. The clinic will be offering free screening appointments between 3pm and 6pm as part of a drive to raise awareness of mouth cancer, a type of cancer that has become much more […]
Mouth Cancer Awareness Campaign to Return Next Month
The Oral Health Foundation has called for dental professionals to pledge their help and support as part of Mouth Cancer Action Month this November. The campaign aims to increase early diagnoses of mouth cancer by teaching the public of the symptoms and risk factors, as well as encouraging people to talk about these issues with […]
King’s College Researchers Develop New Imaging Instrument for Oral Cancer Diagnosis
Researchers from King’s College London have developed a new imaging instrument to make it easier to diagnoses cancer of oral cancer earlier. Currently, biopsy is the best way of determining whether lesions found in the mouth or throat are cancerous. But the procedure is invasive and unpleasant. Oral cancer cases in the UK have increased […]
Caterham Dental Team Promotes Regular Check-Ups Amid Oral Cancer Surge
The team from mydentist in Caterham is urging patients to stick to regular check-ups after statistics showed an alarming increase in oral cancer cases. Figures from Cancer Research UK suggest that the number of people affected by mouth cancer has increased by more than 80 percent since the 1970s. There is also evidence to suggest […]
