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• #1 Oral Cancer: Prevention, Early Detection, and Treatment – Cancer – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK343649/

  Tobacco use, in any form, and excessive alcohol use are the major risk factors for oral cancer. […] Preventing tobacco and alcohol use and increasing the consumption of fruits and vegetables can potentially prevent the vast majority of oral cancers. […] Prevention of this devastating disease can come from fundamental changes in socioeconomic status, as well as from actions to reduce the demand, production, marketing, and use of tobacco products and alcohol. […] A healthy diet, good oral and sexual hygiene, and awareness of the signs and symptoms of disease are important. […] The fact that more than 80 percent of oral cancers can be attributed to tobacco and/or alcohol consumption justifies regular oral examinations targeting tobacco and alcohol users, as well as prevention efforts focusing on tobacco and alcohol control.

• #2 7 steps to preventing oral cancer | UCLA Health

  https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/7-steps-to-preventing-oral-cancer

  Each year, approximately 53,000 Americans are diagnosed with oral (mouth) cancer. But experts worry this number will grow following the COVID-19 pandemic. […] The concern stems from the recent increase in alcohol and tobacco use. These are the two biggest risk factors for cancer in the oral cavity, which includes the lips and all the pink areas in your mouth back to, but not including, your tonsils. […] Fortunately, these steps may help prevent cancer in your oral cavity. Follow this advice from Dr. Mendelsohn to keep your mouth as healthy as possible: […] Some risk factors for mouth cancer cannot be changed, but the biggest risk factors are lifestyle choices. Risk factors for oral cavity cancer include: Tobacco use, including cigarettes, cigars and all forms of smokeless tobacco; Alcohol use, which multiplies the risk when used alongside tobacco;

• #3 Causes and Prevention of Mouth Cancer

  https://www.mouthcancerfoundation.org/causes-and-prevention/

  Tobacco use is still considered the main cause of mouth cancer. […] Tobacco users are 6 times more likely to develop head neck cancer. […] 75% of mouth and throat cancers occur in tobacco users. […] Alcohol is another common cause of mouth cancer. Drinking to excess can increase the risk of mouth cancer by four times. […] 3 in 4 people, who have mouth cancer, smoke and consume alcohol. […] Experts suggest the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), transmitted through oral sex, could overtake tobacco and alcohol as the main risk factor within the coming decade. […] Poor diet is linked to a third of all mouth cancer cases.

• #4 Content – Health Encyclopedia – University of Rochester Medical Center

  https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content?contenttypeid=34&contentid=17740-1

  The best way to protect yourself from oral cancer is to know what makes you more likely to get it. These are called risk factors. […] The primary risk factors for oral cancer are: Using tobacco in any form. […] Drinking alcohol in large amounts over a long period of time. […] The risk for oral cancer is even higher in people who use both tobacco and alcohol. […] To help prevent oral cancer: Don’t use any form or type of tobacco. Talk with your doctor for resources to help you quit. […] Stay away from other people’s smoke (secondhand smoke). […] Limit how much alcohol you drink or don’t drink at all. […] Protect yourself from UV light exposure. People who spend a lot of time in the sun have a greater risk for lip cancer. […] Prevent HPV infection. Limit your risk for oral human papillomavirus (HPV) infection.

• #5 Mouth cancer and what you can do to prevent it

  https://www.wcrf.org/about-us/news-and-blogs/mouth-cancer-and-what-you-can-do-to-prevent-it/

  To reduce the risk of mouth cancer, we recommend: Not smoking or using tobacco in other ways, such as chewing tobacco […] Avoid drinking alcohol […] Stay a healthy weight. […] Alongside improving awareness of risk factors, public health policies addressing smoking, alcohol and diet are an effective way to reduce mouth cancer.

• #6 Oral Cavity, Oropharynx, Hypopharynx, & Larynx Cancer Prevention – NCI

  https://www.cancer.gov/types/head-and-neck/patient/oral-prevention-pdq

  Studies have shown that when people stop smoking cigarettes, their risk of oral cavity, oropharyngeal, hypopharyngeal, and laryngeal cancers decreases by one half (50%) within 5 to 9 years. […] Cancer prevention clinical trials are used to study ways to prevent cancer. […] New ways to prevent oral cavity, oropharyngeal, hypopharyngeal, and laryngeal cancers are being studied in clinical trials.

• #7 Preventing Oral Cancer | NYU Langone Health

  https://nyulangone.org/conditions/oral-cancer/prevention

  NYU Langone doctors encourage screening and healthy lifestyle choices to help prevent the development of oral cancer. […] Early detection of tissue changes is the best way to prevent oral cancer, which can develop from precancerous lesions in the tissue lining the oral cavity. […] Many head and neck cancers are linked to smoking cigarettes or chewing tobacco. NYU Langone doctors strongly urge people who smoke to quit. […] Long-term, heavy alcohol use increases the odds of developing oral cancer. A combination of heavy smoking and drinking raises the risk even more. […] Oral cancer includes cancer that forms on the lips. You can prevent this type of cancer by limiting exposure to damaging ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun and tanning beds.

• #8 Reducing your risk for oral cancer | Canadian Cancer Society

  https://cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-types/oral/risks/reducing-your-risk

  You may lower your risk of developing oral cancer by doing the following. […] The best way to reduce your risk for oral cancer is to avoid all forms of tobacco, including cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco, snuff and second-hand smoke. […] Quitting reduces your risk for oral cancer. Former smokers have a lower risk of oral cancer than current smokers. The longer you go without smoking or using smokeless tobacco, the lower your risk of developing oral cancer. […] Drinking alcohol increases your risk of developing oral cancer. Drinking alcohol together with smoking tobacco increases the risk for oral and other head and neck cancers more than either one alone. To reduce your cancer risk, it’s best not to drink alcohol. […] If you choose to drink alcohol, keep your cancer risk as low as possible by having no more than 2 standard drinks a week. The less alcohol you drink, the lower your cancer risk.

• #9 Causes and Prevention of Mouth Cancer

  https://www.mouthcancerfoundation.org/causes-and-prevention/

  Tobacco use is still considered the main cause of mouth cancer. […] Tobacco users are 6 times more likely to develop head neck cancer. […] 75% of mouth and throat cancers occur in tobacco users. […] Alcohol is another common cause of mouth cancer. Drinking to excess can increase the risk of mouth cancer by four times. […] 3 in 4 people, who have mouth cancer, smoke and consume alcohol. […] Experts suggest the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), transmitted through oral sex, could overtake tobacco and alcohol as the main risk factor within the coming decade. […] Poor diet is linked to a third of all mouth cancer cases.

• #10 Mouth Cancer Causes, Risk Factors & Prevention | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

  https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/types/mouth/mouth-cancer-risk-factors-prevention

  Mouth cancer can affect anyone, but using tobacco products and regularly drinking too much alcohol greatly increase your chances. […] If you smoke or chew tobacco, you can reduce your risk for mouth cancer and the risk to those around you by stopping now. If you’ve been diagnosed with mouth cancer or are in treatment, it’s not too late to quit. […] Excessive consumption of alcohol is the other major risk factor for mouth cancer besides tobacco use. Most people who are diagnosed with mouth cancer drink heavily. […] The combination of tobacco and alcohol increases the risk for mouth cancer even further than either two risk factors alone. […] Here are the top ways to reduce your mouth cancer risk: If you smoke or use other tobacco products, reach out to a tobacco cessation program, like the one offered at MSK, to get help quitting.

• #11 7 steps to preventing oral cancer | UCLA Health

  https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/7-steps-to-preventing-oral-cancer

  Even without risk factors, you should still be on the lookout for mouth cancer. […] Just because you’ve done the right thing by never smoking and simply being a social drinker, that doesn’t preclude you from oral cavity cancer, he says. Oral cavity health is critical for all adults. […] Tobacco use, both smoking and smokeless forms, is the top risk factor for oral cavity cancer. […] Your risk for oral cancer increases with the amount of alcohol you consume and, according to the American Cancer Society, multiplies by 30 times if you drink and smoke heavily. […] When alcohol is used along with any tobacco products, the two together promote the development of oral cancer, Dr. Mendelsohn says. […] Dentists are required to do an oral cavity screening with every examination, according to Dr. Mendelsohn. Seeing your dentist every six to 12 months, as recommended by the American Dental Association, means you’ll have a full oral cancer screening at least once a year. […] Whenever you notice an abnormal sore or growth in your mouth, it’s best to have it looked at by a professional. […] If you have an abnormal growth or sore in your mouth that lasts for more than a week, make an appointment with a UCLA Health primary care provider.

• #12 Mouth Cancer Causes, Risk Factors & Prevention | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

  https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/types/mouth/mouth-cancer-risk-factors-prevention

  Mouth cancer can affect anyone, but using tobacco products and regularly drinking too much alcohol greatly increase your chances. […] If you smoke or chew tobacco, you can reduce your risk for mouth cancer and the risk to those around you by stopping now. If you’ve been diagnosed with mouth cancer or are in treatment, it’s not too late to quit. […] Excessive consumption of alcohol is the other major risk factor for mouth cancer besides tobacco use. Most people who are diagnosed with mouth cancer drink heavily. […] The combination of tobacco and alcohol increases the risk for mouth cancer even further than either two risk factors alone. […] Here are the top ways to reduce your mouth cancer risk: If you smoke or use other tobacco products, reach out to a tobacco cessation program, like the one offered at MSK, to get help quitting.

• #13 Reducing your risk for oral cancer | Canadian Cancer Society

  https://cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-types/oral/risks/reducing-your-risk

  You may lower your risk of developing oral cancer by doing the following. […] The best way to reduce your risk for oral cancer is to avoid all forms of tobacco, including cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco, snuff and second-hand smoke. […] Quitting reduces your risk for oral cancer. Former smokers have a lower risk of oral cancer than current smokers. The longer you go without smoking or using smokeless tobacco, the lower your risk of developing oral cancer. […] Drinking alcohol increases your risk of developing oral cancer. Drinking alcohol together with smoking tobacco increases the risk for oral and other head and neck cancers more than either one alone. To reduce your cancer risk, it’s best not to drink alcohol. […] If you choose to drink alcohol, keep your cancer risk as low as possible by having no more than 2 standard drinks a week. The less alcohol you drink, the lower your cancer risk.

• #14 Mouth cancer – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/mouth-cancer/symptoms-causes/syc-20350997

  There’s no proven way to prevent mouth cancer. However, you may reduce your risk of mouth cancer if you: […] If you don’t use tobacco, don’t start. If you currently use tobacco of any kind, talk with your healthcare team about strategies to help you quit. […] If you choose to drink alcohol, do so in moderation. For healthy adults, that means up to one drink a day for women and up to two drinks a day for men. […] Protect the skin on your lips from the sun by staying in the shade when possible. Wear a broad-brimmed hat that shades your entire face, including your mouth. Apply a sunscreen lip product for sun protection. […] Receiving a vaccination to prevent HPV infection may reduce your risk of HPV-related cancers, such as mouth cancer. Ask your healthcare team whether the HPV vaccine is appropriate for you. […] During your appointments, your dentist, doctor or other member of your healthcare team can check your mouth for signs of cancer.

• #15 Oral Cancer Prevention and Risk Factors | HCG Oncology

  https://www.hcgoncology.com/types-of-cancers/oral-cancer-prevention/

  The following are the most important oral cancer prevention measures: […] One of the important strategies for primary prevention of oral cancer is quitting chewing or smoking tobacco, especially in people with simultaneous alcohol consumption. Even if the patient has been consuming tobacco for years, quitting lowers the risk of oral cancer. […] Limiting the consumption of alcohol helps increase the chances of oral cancer prevention. Studies have reported that people who have not drunk for ten years but were previously consuming alcohol have a similar risk of oral cancer to people who have never consumed alcohol. […] Limiting exposure to solar radiation increases the chances of oral cancer prevention, especially lip cancer. Use sunscreen and lip balm with an appropriate sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or above to avoid the harmful effects of radiation.

• #16 Causes and Prevention of Mouth Cancer

  https://www.mouthcancerfoundation.org/causes-and-prevention/

  Tobacco use is still considered the main cause of mouth cancer. […] Tobacco users are 6 times more likely to develop head neck cancer. […] 75% of mouth and throat cancers occur in tobacco users. […] Alcohol is another common cause of mouth cancer. Drinking to excess can increase the risk of mouth cancer by four times. […] 3 in 4 people, who have mouth cancer, smoke and consume alcohol. […] Experts suggest the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), transmitted through oral sex, could overtake tobacco and alcohol as the main risk factor within the coming decade. […] Poor diet is linked to a third of all mouth cancer cases.

• #17 Reducing your risk for oral cancer | Canadian Cancer Society

  https://cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-types/oral/risks/reducing-your-risk

  Chewing betel quid or areca nut increases your risk of developing oral cancer. […] HPV can infect the mouth, especially if you have oral sex with multiple sexual partners. […] The HPV vaccine available in Canada to prevent oral cancer is Gardasil 9. […] Get vaccinated or have your children vaccinated through school-based programs where available. […] The only sure way to prevent HPV infection is to completely avoid any genital contact with another person. […] Eating a variety of vegetables and fruit each day protects against oral cancer. […] Good mouth care means keeping all of your mouth, including your teeth, gums and tongue, clean and healthy. […] Your dentist can help find and treat problems in the mouth that could lead to cancer. […] Some people have a higher than average risk for oral cancer.

• #18 Reducing your risk for oral cancer | Canadian Cancer Society

  https://cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-types/oral/risks/reducing-your-risk

  Chewing betel quid or areca nut increases your risk of developing oral cancer. […] HPV can infect the mouth, especially if you have oral sex with multiple sexual partners. […] The HPV vaccine available in Canada to prevent oral cancer is Gardasil 9. […] Get vaccinated or have your children vaccinated through school-based programs where available. […] The only sure way to prevent HPV infection is to completely avoid any genital contact with another person. […] Eating a variety of vegetables and fruit each day protects against oral cancer. […] Good mouth care means keeping all of your mouth, including your teeth, gums and tongue, clean and healthy. […] Your dentist can help find and treat problems in the mouth that could lead to cancer. […] Some people have a higher than average risk for oral cancer.

• #19 Prevention and HPV for Oral and Oropharyngeal Cancer at Brigham and Women’s Hospital

  https://www.brighamandwomens.org/cancer/oral-cavity-and-oropharyngeal-cancer/prevention-and-hpv

  Avoid tobacco: Quitting smoking and other forms of tobacco use can greatly reduce the risk of developing oral and oropharyngeal cancer. […] Limit alcohol: Drink alcohol in moderation to lower the risk of cancer. […] Get vaccinated: Getting vaccinated against the human papillomavirus (HPV) can reduce the risk of HPV-related mouth and throat cancers. […] Healthy lifestyle: Maintain a balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables. These foods contain antioxidants that can protect cells from damage. […] Sun protection: Use lip balm with SPF, wear wide brimmed hats, and avoid prolonged sun exposure to reduce the risk of cancer caused by UV exposure. […] Regular check-ups: Visit your dentist regularly to catch any potential signs of cancer early. Regular dental exams can help detect abnormal areas that might indicate cancer or precancerous changes. […] By getting vaccinated, you can significantly reduce your risk of developing HPV-related cancers.

• #20 Oral Cancer Prevention and Screening

  https://preventcancer.org/preventable-cancer/oral-cancer/

  Oral cancer is cancer of the mouth. Tobacco and alcohol use are among the strongest risk factors for oral cancer. […] You may reduce your risk for oral cancer through these lifestyle-related modifications: […] Do not smoke or use tobacco in any way. If you do, quit. […] Avoid or limit alcohol. To reduce your risk of cancer, it’s best to avoid alcohol completely. If you do choose to drink, limit your drinking to no more than one drink a day if you were assigned female at birth or no more than two drinks a day if you were assigned male at birth. […] Get vaccinated against HPV. All young people ages 9-12 should get vaccinated against HPV. Vaccination is also recommended for teens and young adults up to age 26 if not fully vaccinated when younger. […] Always use lip balm with SPF 30 or higher with UVA and UVB protection. Reapply every two hours if you stay in the sun, even on cloudy days. Protect your skin from excessive sun exposure year-round, not just in the summertime. […] Visit your dentist every six months and ask for an oral cancer exam.

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• #22 Causes and Prevention of Mouth Cancer

  https://www.mouthcancerfoundation.org/causes-and-prevention/

  Tobacco use is still considered the main cause of mouth cancer. […] Tobacco users are 6 times more likely to develop head neck cancer. […] 75% of mouth and throat cancers occur in tobacco users. […] Alcohol is another common cause of mouth cancer. Drinking to excess can increase the risk of mouth cancer by four times. […] 3 in 4 people, who have mouth cancer, smoke and consume alcohol. […] Experts suggest the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), transmitted through oral sex, could overtake tobacco and alcohol as the main risk factor within the coming decade. […] Poor diet is linked to a third of all mouth cancer cases.

• #23 Mouth cancer and what you can do to prevent it

  https://www.wcrf.org/about-us/news-and-blogs/mouth-cancer-and-what-you-can-do-to-prevent-it/

  Did you know that around a third of mouth cancers are linked to an unhealthy diet? […] A large proportion of cases, around 90%, are linked to modifiable risk factors these are factors related to lifestyle or our environment that could be changed. […] In support of Mouth Cancer Action Month, we explore the evidence and recommendations on diet, body weight and mouth cancer. […] In our 2018 Diet and Cancer report, an independent panel of experts concluded there is strong evidence that drinking alcohol, and being overweight or living with obesity, increase the risk of mouth cancer. […] The good news is that there is evidence that a healthy diet, eating non-starchy vegetables and coffee may decrease the risk of mouth cancers. […] A healthy dietary pattern is a diet thats likely to includes lots of fruit and vegetables, and little, if any alcohol, red and processed meat. Eating in this way is linked to lower risk of mouth cancers.

• #24 Oral Cancer Prevention, Causes and Treatment | Clinique MFML

  https://cliniquemaxillo.com/en/blogue/how-to-prevent-oral-cancer/

  Its important to protect them to avoid the serious consequences of prolonged exposure. […] Fruits and vegetables are good for your health in general, but they have an added benefit when it comes to preventing oral cancer. […] Carotenoids are antioxidants that have been shown to limit the damage to cells in the mouth, reducing the risk of oral cancer. […] Its important to know what the risk factors are in order to have a better chance of preventing it. Changing certain lifestyle habits can greatly reduce your risk of developing the disease.

• #25 The Role of Diet and Nutrition in Mouth Cancer Prevention – Kenmore Smiles

  https://www.kenmoresmiles.com/the-role-of-diet-and-nutrition-in-mouth-cancer-prevention/

  Mouth cancer, also known as oral cancer, is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that affects the lips, tongue, cheeks, and other parts of the mouth. […] While there are several risk factors for oral cancer, including smoking and excessive alcohol consumption, one factor that often gets overlooked is diet and nutrition. The foods we eat can play a significant role in not only promoting overall oral health but also in potentially preventing mouth cancer. […] Antioxidants, such as vitamins A, C, and E, are vital in fighting free radicalsunstable molecules that can cause cell damage and increase the risk of cancer. […] A diet high in fiber can promote healthy cell growth and reduce inflammation. […] Folate is a B-vitamin that helps the body produce new cells and can help repair DNA, preventing the mutations that may lead to cancer.

• #26 Fight Oral Cancer With Wise Habits And Good Food | SmileCreator

  https://smilecreator.net/oral-health/fight-oral-cancer/

  One study shows the right kind of diet that can keep oral cancer from materializing: Current evidence supports a recommendation of a diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables as part of a whole-foods, plant-based diet with limit consumption of meat, particularly processed meat. […] The American Institute for Cancer Research reports that these vegetables slow cancer cell growth and keep cancers from ever forming. […] Studies show that people who take vitamin C supplements have a 24% lower risk of oral cancer. […] Recent reports published last year showed that extra-virgin olive oil is very effective in killing cancer cells. […] We encourage our Bingham Farms patients to be proactive in the fight against oral cancer. […] Of course, one of the best preemptive actions you can take is to get an oral cancer screening in our office.

• #27 Preventing Oral and Mouth Cancer | Marietta, GA

  https://www.gilreathdental.com/5-ways-to-help-prevent-oral-cancer/

  Avoid Tobacco and Alcohol Heavy tobacco use, either smoking or chewing, is among the leading causes for oral cancer. In fact, it doubles your risk! Cut back on drinking alcohol and kick your tobacco habit if you want to steer clear of oral cancer. […] Diligent oral hygiene can protect your mouth from an oral virus (HPV) that is known to cause oral cancer. It also helps to boost your body’s immune system to fight potential cancers. […] By keeping your body healthy through proper nutrition and exercise, you’ll reap the benefits of a stronger immune system and lower risk for cancer. Research shows that a Mediterranean-style diet is best for cancer prevention, which includes fresh vegetables, citrus fruits, olive oil and fish. […] While you may not always be able to detect oral cancer at home, your dentist can. At Gilreath Family Dentistry, we perform oral cancer screenings at your routine checkups. It is a quick and painless evaluation that could save your life. Oral cancer that is detected at its early stages shows a 90% survival rate!

• #28 The Role of Diet and Nutrition in Mouth Cancer Prevention – Kenmore Smiles

  https://www.kenmoresmiles.com/the-role-of-diet-and-nutrition-in-mouth-cancer-prevention/

  Green tea is rich in polyphenols, which have been shown to have protective effects against cancer. […] While the right foods can help prevent mouth cancer, some foods should be limited or avoided to reduce the risk: Processed meats often contain carcinogens, which may increase the risk of mouth cancer. […] A healthy diet goes hand in hand with good oral hygiene. […] Regular dental check-ups are essential for early detection of oral cancer. Dentists can spot the signs of mouth cancer before it becomes more serious, which can dramatically increase the chances of successful treatment.

• #29 Mouth Cancer Prevention: 5 Steps You Should Take Now: Stephen Hiroshige, DDS: General Dentist

  https://www.gardenacadentist.com/blog/mouth-cancer-prevention-5-steps-you-should-take-now

  Although theres no way to reduce your risk of developing some form of oral cancer to zero, you can certainly lower your risk significantly by taking a few precautions. […] Regular dental exams include oral cancer screenings, but in addition to those visits, you can also make some lifestyle changes to protect yourself. […] You already know smoking is bad, but did you know that includes pipe smoking? Smoking a pipe is correlated with a much higher risk of developing lip cancer. Similarly, chewing tobacco significantly raises your risk of developing oral cancer. […] Alcohol doesnt contain the same kinds of carcinogens that tobacco products do, but it does damage the lining of your mouth. […] People who spend lots of time in the sun or who use tanning beds are more likely to develop lip cancer.

• #30 How to Prevent Oral Cancer: Diet and Lifestyle Tips

  https://www.healthline.com/health/oral-cancer/how-to-prevent-oral-cancer

  Avoiding tobacco and alcohol are the best ways to reduce your oral cancer risk. Other steps include lifestyle and dietary changes, regular dental check-ups, and vaccination against HPV. […] Smoking tobacco is the number one risk factor for oral cancer. The very high risk associated with oral tobacco also applies to smokeless tobacco and e-cigarettes. […] Most mouth cancer is due to smoking or drinking too much alcohol. Both habits together increase your chances even more. […] Another way to protect yourself is to have regular dental checkups. […] Regular checkups can also help you treat oral cancer sooner. […] That’s why many health organizations recommend HPV vaccination. […] Sunlight can also increase your risk for oral cancer, especially lip cancer. […] Researchers believe what you eat regularly can help or hurt your chances of developing oral cancer.

• #31 Oral Cancer Prevention and Screening

  https://preventcancer.org/preventable-cancer/oral-cancer/

  Oral cancer is cancer of the mouth. Tobacco and alcohol use are among the strongest risk factors for oral cancer. […] You may reduce your risk for oral cancer through these lifestyle-related modifications: […] Do not smoke or use tobacco in any way. If you do, quit. […] Avoid or limit alcohol. To reduce your risk of cancer, it’s best to avoid alcohol completely. If you do choose to drink, limit your drinking to no more than one drink a day if you were assigned female at birth or no more than two drinks a day if you were assigned male at birth. […] Get vaccinated against HPV. All young people ages 9-12 should get vaccinated against HPV. Vaccination is also recommended for teens and young adults up to age 26 if not fully vaccinated when younger. […] Always use lip balm with SPF 30 or higher with UVA and UVB protection. Reapply every two hours if you stay in the sun, even on cloudy days. Protect your skin from excessive sun exposure year-round, not just in the summertime. […] Visit your dentist every six months and ask for an oral cancer exam.

• #32 Oral Cancer – Symptoms, Causes, Complications & Prevention PACE Hospitals – Best Hospitals in Hitech City, Hyderabad, India | Near Madhapur, Kukatpally, KPHB, Kondapur, Gachibowli, Jubilee Hills, Banjara HillsPACE Hospitals Contact Number

  https://www.pacehospital.com/oral-cancer-symptoms-causes-stages-risk-factors-complications-prevention

  Although not all oral cancers can be prevented, the risk can be significantly reduced with specific preventative tips given below: […] Cessation of alcoholism, smoking and oral tobacco product usage is the best way to limit the risk of getting these cancers. Quitting tobacco use and alcoholism also greatly helps, even with many years of indulgence. […] HPV infection can be contracted with unhealthy sexual practices and indulgence with multiple sexual partners. Vaccines can reduce the risk of infection not only for oral cancer but also for cancers of the penis, anus, vulva, and vagina. […] Ultraviolet radiation is an avoidable risk factor for cancer of the lips. Limiting outdoor time during the middle of the day and wearing a wide-brimmed hat and sunscreen while going out can reduce the risk. […] Weak immunity due to poor nutrition must be corrected by a healthy eating pattern (more plant-based foods, non-starchy vegetables and whole fruit) to reduce oral cancer risk. […] Regular dental check-ups can detect cancer early.

• #33 Oral Cancer Prevention and Screening

  https://preventcancer.org/preventable-cancer/oral-cancer/

  Oral cancer is cancer of the mouth. Tobacco and alcohol use are among the strongest risk factors for oral cancer. […] You may reduce your risk for oral cancer through these lifestyle-related modifications: […] Do not smoke or use tobacco in any way. If you do, quit. […] Avoid or limit alcohol. To reduce your risk of cancer, it’s best to avoid alcohol completely. If you do choose to drink, limit your drinking to no more than one drink a day if you were assigned female at birth or no more than two drinks a day if you were assigned male at birth. […] Get vaccinated against HPV. All young people ages 9-12 should get vaccinated against HPV. Vaccination is also recommended for teens and young adults up to age 26 if not fully vaccinated when younger. […] Always use lip balm with SPF 30 or higher with UVA and UVB protection. Reapply every two hours if you stay in the sun, even on cloudy days. Protect your skin from excessive sun exposure year-round, not just in the summertime. […] Visit your dentist every six months and ask for an oral cancer exam.

• #34 Oral Cancer Prevention

  https://dental.nyu.edu/research/nyu-oral-cancer-center/oral-cancer/oral-cancer-prevention.html

  Dentists and many dental hygienists are trained in oral cancer screening, which involves the examination of the oral cavity as a whole and includes: […] Prevention is a combination of the simple act of observing plus healthy lifestyle choices. […] The early signs of precancer are white, red or mixed white/red patches that cannot be wiped off the surface. […] This early detection of tissue changes is the best means of preventing oral cancer. […] Education, counseling and dependency treatment can prevent oral cancer in the typical high-risk individual, who is male, over 40 years of age and uses tobacco and/or alcohol heavily. […] There is evidence suggesting that a healthy diet high in fruits and vegetables is associated with a reduced risk of oral cancer and may be protective. […] Smoking cessation programs have reduced the number of smokers and consequently reduced the number of oral cancers seen in males aged 40 or older.

• #35 Oral cancer: prevention and detection – PubMed

  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12123114/

  Researchers in oral cancer agree that the early diagnosis of oral carcinoma greatly increases the probability of cure with minimum impairment and deformity. Primary prevention which involves reducing the exposure to tobacco, alcohol and betel quid has been shown to be effective in reducing the incidence of oral cancer. […] Secondary prevention involves screening for the early detection of oral cancer. Oral cancer screening can take many forms. Clinical examination and biopsy allow the early detection of premalignant and early oral cancers. […] It is recommended that dentists perform an annual visual oral cancer examination on all their patients and obtain a specialist opinion for suspicious oral lesions. […] A public awareness programme that stresses the importance of at least one annual dental examination, identification of warning signs of oral cancer and recognition of the hazards of tobacco and alcohol use is necessary to reverse the high morbidity and mortality rates associated with this disease.

• #36 7 steps to preventing oral cancer | UCLA Health

  https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/7-steps-to-preventing-oral-cancer

  Even without risk factors, you should still be on the lookout for mouth cancer. […] Just because you’ve done the right thing by never smoking and simply being a social drinker, that doesn’t preclude you from oral cavity cancer, he says. Oral cavity health is critical for all adults. […] Tobacco use, both smoking and smokeless forms, is the top risk factor for oral cavity cancer. […] Your risk for oral cancer increases with the amount of alcohol you consume and, according to the American Cancer Society, multiplies by 30 times if you drink and smoke heavily. […] When alcohol is used along with any tobacco products, the two together promote the development of oral cancer, Dr. Mendelsohn says. […] Dentists are required to do an oral cavity screening with every examination, according to Dr. Mendelsohn. Seeing your dentist every six to 12 months, as recommended by the American Dental Association, means you’ll have a full oral cancer screening at least once a year. […] Whenever you notice an abnormal sore or growth in your mouth, it’s best to have it looked at by a professional. […] If you have an abnormal growth or sore in your mouth that lasts for more than a week, make an appointment with a UCLA Health primary care provider.

• #37 Oral Cancer Prevention | Calvert County Health Department

  https://www.calverthealth.org/personalhealth/healthlyliving/oralcancer.htm

  Oral cancer can be discovered when your dentist performs a routine cleaning and examination. […] You should have the soft tissue of the mouth examined once a year. Many oral cancers are discovered by routine dental examination. […] Minimize or avoid smoking or other tobacco use […] Minimize or avoid alcohol use […] Practice good oral hygiene […] Have dental problems corrected. […] If you are using tobacco, call the Calvert Countys Smoking Cessation Program at 410-535-5400 or 301-855-1353 x348 for assistance in quitting tobacco and/or enrolling in the Cessation Program.

• #38 Can Oral Cavity and Oropharyngeal Cancers Be Prevented? | American Cancer Society

  https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/oral-cavity-and-oropharyngeal-cancer/causes-risks-prevention/prevention.html

  Avoid tobacco and alcohol. […] So it’s especially important to avoid smoking and alcohol as well as the combination of alcohol and smoking. […] Vaccines that reduce the risk of infection with certain types of HPV are available. […] It’s important for people who have had these areas removed to continue having check-ups to look for cancer and new areas of leukoplakia or erythroplakia. […] Avoiding sources of oral irritation (such as dentures that dont fit properly) may help lower your risk for oral cancer.

• #39 Oral cancer: prevention and detection – PubMed

  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12123114/

  Researchers in oral cancer agree that the early diagnosis of oral carcinoma greatly increases the probability of cure with minimum impairment and deformity. Primary prevention which involves reducing the exposure to tobacco, alcohol and betel quid has been shown to be effective in reducing the incidence of oral cancer. […] Secondary prevention involves screening for the early detection of oral cancer. Oral cancer screening can take many forms. Clinical examination and biopsy allow the early detection of premalignant and early oral cancers. […] It is recommended that dentists perform an annual visual oral cancer examination on all their patients and obtain a specialist opinion for suspicious oral lesions. […] A public awareness programme that stresses the importance of at least one annual dental examination, identification of warning signs of oral cancer and recognition of the hazards of tobacco and alcohol use is necessary to reverse the high morbidity and mortality rates associated with this disease.

• #40 Tips To Prevent Oral Cancer | 209 NYC Dental

  https://www.209nycdental.com/tips-prevent-oral-cancer/

  209 NYC Dental is the first line of defense in preventing oral cancer in our patients. Prevention of oral cancer and its detection at an early stage is of paramount importance to our patients and our doctors. The good news is that if oral cancer is detected early, the cure rate over three years is between 80%-90%. […] Oral Cancer Prevention Tips: Avoid tobacco completely, Avoid heavy alcohol consumption, Avoid excessive exposure to the sun, Wear sunscreen that blocks out ultraviolet rays (A and B), Wear a wide-brimmed hat, Exercise, Eat a proper diet, Use condoms and dental dams to prevent HPV, Get vaccinated for HPV, Make sure that dentures fit properly and do not cause sores, Go to the dentist once every six months for dental checkup and oral cancer screening, Maintain proper oral home care. […] The key is to prevent it. The other part of the puzzle is to be screened twice yearly so that if there is a change its diagnosed at a very early stage. Early stage treatment of oral cancer is highly successful.

• #41 Mouth Cancer Causes, Risk Factors & Prevention | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

  https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/types/mouth/mouth-cancer-risk-factors-prevention

  If you drink alcohol, do so in moderation. […] Protect yourself against HPV infection by practicing safe sex. […] Do not use tanning beds and avoid extended periods of time in the sun. […] It’s also important to schedule regular checkups with your dentist, particularly if you do use tobacco or drink heavily. That’s because many mouth cancers are found during routine dental appointments. […] Finding mouth cancer early increases your chances for a cure and minimizes the impact of cancer on your quality of life.

• #42

  https://journals.lww.com/jpbs/fulltext/2024/16005/prevention_of_oral_cancer__a_comprehensive_guide.10.aspx

  Primary prevention of oral cancer focuses on reducing the risk factors that contribute to the development of the disease, aiming to prevent it before it occurs. This includes lifestyle modifications, such as avoiding tobacco use and excessive alcohol consumption, both of which are major risk factors. Promoting a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, which are high in antioxidants, can also play a protective role. Additionally, educating the public about the importance of regular oral hygiene and dental checkups can aid in the early detection of precancerous conditions. Public health campaigns that increase awareness of the risks associated with human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and encourage vaccination are also crucial as HPV is increasingly linked to oral cancers. Together, these strategies can significantly lower the incidence of oral cancer and improve overall oral health.

• #43 Oral Cancer Prevention | Dr. Jamie Sands

  https://www.drjamiesands.com/oral-cancer-prevention/

  Primary prevention involves eliminating the risk factors that can cause the disease and establishing healthy habits. This means that any specific habits that are related to the disease, including smoking and alcohol abuse, need to be stopped. In order to prevent yourself from receiving oral cancer, in this stage of prevention, you should: […] Eliminate smoking and / or minimize alcohol consumption. […] Fruit and vegetable consumption decreases by 10% the risk of oral cancer. […] Practice good oral hygiene. […] The annual visit to the dentist is an important part of secondary prevention. […] The tertiary prevention aims to prevent recurrences or new primary cancers and reduce morbidity therapeutic. […] It is very important for patients to understand the importance of following treatments suggested by their dentist or general doctor.

• #44 Prevention of Oral Cancer: Early Detection and Treatments

  https://www.dezy.com/blogs/prevention-of-oral-cancer-early-detection-and-treatments

  Primary Prevention Of Oral Cancer […] The best way to reduce your risk of oral cancer is to practice primary prevention. Primary prevention means taking action to prevent disease before it ever occurs. […] There are many things you can do to reduce your risk of oral cancer, including […] 1. Quitting smoking or using other tobacco products […] Tobacco use is the leading cause of oral cancer. If you smoke, quitting is the single best thing you can do to reduce your risk. […] 2. Limit your alcohol consumption […] Drinking alcohol increases your risk of oral cancer. If you drink, do so in moderation. […] 3. Eat a healthy diet […] A diet rich in fruits and vegetables may help reduce your risk of oral cancer. […] 4. Protect your lips from the sun […] Use a lip balm with an SPF of at least 15 when you’re outdoors, and avoid known sources of UV radiation, such as tanning beds and sunlamps.

• #45 Prevention | How to Prevent Mouth, Throat, Tongue, Oral, Larynx or Laryngeal, Pharynx or Pharyngeal Cancers | University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center

  https://www.rogelcancercenter.org/head-and-neck-cancer/prevention

  Not only is tobacco use a major risk factor for developing an initial tumor, it also increases the risk for secondary tumors. […] The single most important thing you can do to lower your risk for head and neck cancer is to stop smoking. […] HPV Vaccination Prevents Mouth and Throat Cancer […] The Centers for Disease Control recommends the vaccine for both boys and girls ages 11 and 12, and for boys and young men ages 13 through 21 and girls and young women ages 13 to 26 who have not already had all 3 shots.

• #46

  https://journals.lww.com/jpbs/fulltext/2024/16005/prevention_of_oral_cancer__a_comprehensive_guide.10.aspx

  Primary prevention of oral cancer focuses on reducing the risk factors that contribute to the development of the disease, aiming to prevent it before it occurs. This includes lifestyle modifications, such as avoiding tobacco use and excessive alcohol consumption, both of which are major risk factors. Promoting a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, which are high in antioxidants, can also play a protective role. Additionally, educating the public about the importance of regular oral hygiene and dental checkups can aid in the early detection of precancerous conditions. Public health campaigns that increase awareness of the risks associated with human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and encourage vaccination are also crucial as HPV is increasingly linked to oral cancers. Together, these strategies can significantly lower the incidence of oral cancer and improve overall oral health.

• #47 Oral Cancer: Epidemiology, Prevention, Early Detection, and Treatment | IntechOpen

  https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/77956

  One of the most common types of cancer is head and neck cancer. […] Oral cancer, which is a subset of head and neck cancers, refers to any cancerous growth in the oral cavity. […] The chance of curing oral cancers increases if they are diagnosed and treated early. At least three-quarters of all oral cancers can be prevented by quitting smoking and drinking alcohol. […] Prevention of this devastating disease can be due to fundamental changes in the socio-economic situation, as well as measures to reduce demand, production, marketing and use of tobacco and alcohol products. […] Primary prevention of oral cancer therefore consists in education of people on the lifestyle changes such as non-smoking and alcohol consumption and protection from sunlight can reduce the risk of oral cancer.

• #48 Oral Cancer: Prevention, Early Detection, and Treatment – Cancer – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK343649/

  Tobacco use, in any form, and excessive alcohol use are the major risk factors for oral cancer. […] Preventing tobacco and alcohol use and increasing the consumption of fruits and vegetables can potentially prevent the vast majority of oral cancers. […] Prevention of this devastating disease can come from fundamental changes in socioeconomic status, as well as from actions to reduce the demand, production, marketing, and use of tobacco products and alcohol. […] A healthy diet, good oral and sexual hygiene, and awareness of the signs and symptoms of disease are important. […] The fact that more than 80 percent of oral cancers can be attributed to tobacco and/or alcohol consumption justifies regular oral examinations targeting tobacco and alcohol users, as well as prevention efforts focusing on tobacco and alcohol control.

• #49 Oral Cancer: Prevention, Early Detection, and Treatment – Cancer – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK343649/

  Interventions targeted at reducing or eliminating tobacco and alcohol use should be considered for implementation when shown to be cost-effective. […] A multifaceted approach that integrates health education, tobacco and alcohol control, early detection, and early treatment is needed to reduce the burden of this eminently preventable cancer.

• #50 Evaluation of Primary and Secondary Prevention of Oral Cancer

  https://www.esmo.org/oncology-news/evaluation-of-primary-and-secondary-prevention-of-oral-cancer

  There was sufficient evidence that quitting alcohol consumption decreases the risk of oral cancer and that the risk decreases with increasing time since quitting. […] The authors commented that cessation of tobacco smoking, and alcohol consumption has a preventive effect on the incidence of oral cancer and probably also decreases the risk of oral potentially malignant disorders. […] The authors also commented that the benefits of cessation in the use of areca nut products with or without tobacco have been established. […] There was sufficient evidence that behavioural interventions in adults are effective in inducing cessation in the use of smokeless tobacco. […] Clinical oral examination is the only screening method that is routinely used for the detection of oral cancer and oral potentially malignant disorders. […] Screening of high-risk persons by clinical oral examination may reduce mortality from oral cancer. […] The evaluation of the potential for clinical oral examination to reduce oral cancer mortality applies to high-risk persons only.

• #51 Oral Cancer: Epidemiology, Prevention, Early Detection, and Treatment | IntechOpen

  https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/77956

  At least three-quarters of all oral cancers can be prevented by quitting smoking and drinking alcohol. […] HPV vaccination can also be of importance, even though its effectiveness in not as well defined as it is in the prevention of anogenital and cervical cancer. […] The goal of secondary prevention is early detection of cancer in the oral cavity in one of accessible places. […] Routine biopsy in people with clinically characteristic precancerous lesions may lead to early detection of the underlying cause of oral cancer. […] Oral health status and family history should also be evaluated for any syndromes that may increase the risk of oral cancer. […] Known risk factors, long natural history, easy diagnosis of precancerous lesions by oral examination make oral cavity cancer very suitable for population screening.

• #52 Health Promotion in Oral Cancer Prevention and Early Detection – Oral Cancer Foundation | Information and Resources about Oral Head and Neck Cancer

  https://oralcancerfoundation.org/cdc/health-promotion-oral-cancer-prevention-early-detection/

  Each year, oral cancer kills more people in the US than does cervical cancer, malignant melanoma, or Hodgkin’s disease. […] The primary risk factors for oral cancers in this country are tobacco and alcohol use; HPV16 for tonsil and base of tongue cancers, for lip cancer exposure to the sun is most important. […] Of all the procedures available to control oral cancer, none has affected survival as much as has early detection. […] Primary care physicians should know that targeting those at high risk is a viable and cost-effective intervention for oral cancer when performed as part of routine practice. […] Oral cancer examinations also offer providers an opportunity to identify patients who use tobacco and alcohol and counsel them about their risk for cancers. […] To achieve these objectives, health care providers and the public need to know the risk factors for oral cancer, as well as their signs and symptoms.

• #53 Oral cancer: prevention and detection – PubMed

  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12123114/

  Researchers in oral cancer agree that the early diagnosis of oral carcinoma greatly increases the probability of cure with minimum impairment and deformity. Primary prevention which involves reducing the exposure to tobacco, alcohol and betel quid has been shown to be effective in reducing the incidence of oral cancer. […] Secondary prevention involves screening for the early detection of oral cancer. Oral cancer screening can take many forms. Clinical examination and biopsy allow the early detection of premalignant and early oral cancers. […] It is recommended that dentists perform an annual visual oral cancer examination on all their patients and obtain a specialist opinion for suspicious oral lesions. […] A public awareness programme that stresses the importance of at least one annual dental examination, identification of warning signs of oral cancer and recognition of the hazards of tobacco and alcohol use is necessary to reverse the high morbidity and mortality rates associated with this disease.

• #54 Oral Cancer: Epidemiology, Prevention, Early Detection, and Treatment | IntechOpen

  https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/77956

  At least three-quarters of all oral cancers can be prevented by quitting smoking and drinking alcohol. […] HPV vaccination can also be of importance, even though its effectiveness in not as well defined as it is in the prevention of anogenital and cervical cancer. […] The goal of secondary prevention is early detection of cancer in the oral cavity in one of accessible places. […] Routine biopsy in people with clinically characteristic precancerous lesions may lead to early detection of the underlying cause of oral cancer. […] Oral health status and family history should also be evaluated for any syndromes that may increase the risk of oral cancer. […] Known risk factors, long natural history, easy diagnosis of precancerous lesions by oral examination make oral cavity cancer very suitable for population screening.

• #55 Oral Cancer: Epidemiology, Prevention, Early Detection, and Treatment | IntechOpen

  https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/77956

  Therefore, oral self-examination is possible for everyone because it is a method for early detection of precancerous oral lesions without the need for a simple, non-invasive and inexpensive healthcare professional. […] A quasi-experimental study in Australia found the importance of oral self-examination in reducing the incidence and mortality of oral cancers.

• #56 Health Promotion in Oral Cancer Prevention and Early Detection – Oral Cancer Foundation | Information and Resources about Oral Head and Neck Cancer

  https://oralcancerfoundation.org/cdc/health-promotion-oral-cancer-prevention-early-detection/

  Health promotion is a key to achieving these changes. […] Education is the essential, common denominator of health promotion. […] Studies have reported that physicians do not routinely examine their patients to identify early, suspicious oral lesions. […] Dentists also have been found to be remiss in early diagnosis and referral for oral cancers. […] A self-examination can help individuals become more aware of their own bodies and involve them in monitoring their own health. […] Although there is currently great interest in exploring therapeutic modalities for oral cancer, scant attention has been paid to its prevention, early detection, and control. […] If we can make these changes, we can achieve the oral health objectives in Healthy People 2000.

• #57 Oral Cancer – Prevention, Causes And Treatment – Clínica Pardiñas

  https://clinicapardinas.com/en/oral-cancer-prevention-causes-treatment/

  Oral cancer is a malignant tumor that develops in any of the previously mentioned parts of the mouth. […] More than 400,000 annual cases of this disease are diagnosed globally of which, 130,000 people a year die. […] Alcohol and tobacco are the most common carcinogenic agents, being responsible for up to 90% of cases. […] The best way to prevent oral cancer is to avoid or minimize exposure to the carcinogens described above. […] Regular check-ups of our oral health at the dentist are essential to detect early signs of the development of this disease. […] The appearance of white or red spots in the oral cavity or symptoms such as unexplained bleeding, pain, or numbness in the mouth require immediate evaluation by an oral surgeon. […] Early diagnosis of oral cancer increases the survival rate of those affected by up to 90%. […] The role of dentists is also extremely important before, during and after treatment. […] Maintaining optimal oral health may help reduce common symptoms such as soreness and dry mouth after cancer treatment.

• #58

  https://www.who.int/news/item/29-11-2023-comprehensive-assessment-of-evidence-on-oral-cancer-prevention-released-29-november-2023

  Early detection programmes that target high-risk populations, in selected settings where incidence is quite high such as in South and South-East Asia and in the Western Pacific islands, may reduce oral cancer incidence and mortality, particularly of the advanced stages of cancer. […] To reduce the global burden of oral cancer, the Handbook calls for increased public awareness around its risks and causes, along with increased research on oral cancer prevention, and improved early detection services.

• #59 Evaluation of Primary and Secondary Prevention of Oral Cancer

  https://www.esmo.org/oncology-news/evaluation-of-primary-and-secondary-prevention-of-oral-cancer

  There was sufficient evidence that quitting alcohol consumption decreases the risk of oral cancer and that the risk decreases with increasing time since quitting. […] The authors commented that cessation of tobacco smoking, and alcohol consumption has a preventive effect on the incidence of oral cancer and probably also decreases the risk of oral potentially malignant disorders. […] The authors also commented that the benefits of cessation in the use of areca nut products with or without tobacco have been established. […] There was sufficient evidence that behavioural interventions in adults are effective in inducing cessation in the use of smokeless tobacco. […] Clinical oral examination is the only screening method that is routinely used for the detection of oral cancer and oral potentially malignant disorders. […] Screening of high-risk persons by clinical oral examination may reduce mortality from oral cancer. […] The evaluation of the potential for clinical oral examination to reduce oral cancer mortality applies to high-risk persons only.

• #60 Oral Cancer Prevention – Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

  https://dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com/article/oral-cancer-prevention/

  A combination of brief motivational interviewing and vaccination counseling can reduce risk for human papillomavirus-related oropharyngeal cancers. […] The American Dental Association and American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry support advocacy for HPV prevention, as well as administration of the HPV vaccine in dental settings. […] Dental hygienists may serve an instrumental role in screening and providing patient-centered counseling for the prevention of HPV-OPCs. […] The increased momentum to provide HPV-OPC prevention counseling and advocate for HPV vaccine acceptance in dental offices has highlighted the need for additional training. […] In order to counsel patients effectively in the prevention of HPV-related cancers, providers need skills-based HPV-OPC communication training.

• #61 Health Promotion in Oral Cancer Prevention and Early Detection – Oral Cancer Foundation | Information and Resources about Oral Head and Neck Cancer

  https://oralcancerfoundation.org/cdc/health-promotion-oral-cancer-prevention-early-detection/

  Each year, oral cancer kills more people in the US than does cervical cancer, malignant melanoma, or Hodgkin’s disease. […] The primary risk factors for oral cancers in this country are tobacco and alcohol use; HPV16 for tonsil and base of tongue cancers, for lip cancer exposure to the sun is most important. […] Of all the procedures available to control oral cancer, none has affected survival as much as has early detection. […] Primary care physicians should know that targeting those at high risk is a viable and cost-effective intervention for oral cancer when performed as part of routine practice. […] Oral cancer examinations also offer providers an opportunity to identify patients who use tobacco and alcohol and counsel them about their risk for cancers. […] To achieve these objectives, health care providers and the public need to know the risk factors for oral cancer, as well as their signs and symptoms.

• #62 How your dentist can help with oral cancer prevention | MD Anderson Cancer Center

  https://www.mdanderson.org/publications/focused-on-health/how-your-dentist-can-help-with-oral-cancer-prevention.h29-1593780.html

  The earlier cancer is detected, the better the chance of treating it successfully. […] At least twice a year, they have a good look in your mouth and have the chance to spot the first signs of oral cancer. […] If your dentist finds oral cancer early, it significantly increases your chances of successfully treating the disease. […] Dentists also are expected to talk with people at high risk for oral cancer about how to reduce their risk. They may advise you to quit tobacco or move away from unhealthy food and drink. […] You can reduce your risk by not using tobacco of any kind, and by not drinking alcohol. Tobacco and alcohol work together to cause damage to your mouth that can lead to cancer. […] Several of the risk factors for oral and oropharyngeal cancer can be avoided by making healthy lifestyle choices. In addition to avoiding tobacco and alcohol, eat a healthy diet and get regular exercise. […] Regular dental check-ups that include an exam of the entire mouth are important in finding oral and oropharyngeal tissue changes early. […] Finding cancer early, when it is small and has not spread, often allows for more treatment options.

• #63 Oral cancer: prevention and detection – PubMed

  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12123114/

  Researchers in oral cancer agree that the early diagnosis of oral carcinoma greatly increases the probability of cure with minimum impairment and deformity. Primary prevention which involves reducing the exposure to tobacco, alcohol and betel quid has been shown to be effective in reducing the incidence of oral cancer. […] Secondary prevention involves screening for the early detection of oral cancer. Oral cancer screening can take many forms. Clinical examination and biopsy allow the early detection of premalignant and early oral cancers. […] It is recommended that dentists perform an annual visual oral cancer examination on all their patients and obtain a specialist opinion for suspicious oral lesions. […] A public awareness programme that stresses the importance of at least one annual dental examination, identification of warning signs of oral cancer and recognition of the hazards of tobacco and alcohol use is necessary to reverse the high morbidity and mortality rates associated with this disease.

• #64 11: Oral Cancer: Prevention, Management, and Treatment | Pocket Dentistry

  https://pocketdentistry.com/11-oral-cancer-prevention-management-and-treatment/

  Oral cancer can occur in any part of the oral cavity, including the lips and oropharynx. This chapter will focus on the identification, management, and treatment of oral cancer and the means of preventing it from occurring. The causes of oral cancer will be reviewed with special emphasis on tobacco use. […] The dental team plays a crucial role in educating patients about oral cancers and the associated risk factors. […] Patients need to know if they are at risk and what they can do for the prevention of oral cancer. […] The oral health team can participate in the process of educating patients about the ways in which tobacco, alcohol, and sun exposure may cause cancer. […] Team members can instruct the patient in smoking cessation strategies and the use of sunscreen in the prevention of cancer and about the warning signs for early detection of cancerous lesions.

• #65 11: Oral Cancer: Prevention, Management, and Treatment | Pocket Dentistry

  https://pocketdentistry.com/11-oral-cancer-prevention-management-and-treatment/

  Tobacco can cause oral cancer in multiple ways. […] Chronic irritation to oral soft tissue may precede the formation of premalignant or malignant epithelial lesions in susceptible individuals. […] It is estimated that smoking tobacco and drinking alcohol combine to account for approximately three fourths of all oral and oropharyngeal cancers in the United States. […] The most important risk factor for oral cancer is tobacco smoking. […] Alcohol consumption potentiates the oral carcinogenic effect of tobacco. […] The dental team should inform the patient that the purpose of this examination is to identify any change that may be a sign of oral cancer. […] The oral cancer screening examination includes a thorough systematic visual inspection and palpation of extraoral and intraoral structures.

• #66 Health Promotion in Oral Cancer Prevention and Early Detection – Oral Cancer Foundation | Information and Resources about Oral Head and Neck Cancer

  https://oralcancerfoundation.org/cdc/health-promotion-oral-cancer-prevention-early-detection/

  Health promotion is a key to achieving these changes. […] Education is the essential, common denominator of health promotion. […] Studies have reported that physicians do not routinely examine their patients to identify early, suspicious oral lesions. […] Dentists also have been found to be remiss in early diagnosis and referral for oral cancers. […] A self-examination can help individuals become more aware of their own bodies and involve them in monitoring their own health. […] Although there is currently great interest in exploring therapeutic modalities for oral cancer, scant attention has been paid to its prevention, early detection, and control. […] If we can make these changes, we can achieve the oral health objectives in Healthy People 2000.

• #67 Health Promotion in Oral Cancer Prevention and Early Detection – Oral Cancer Foundation | Information and Resources about Oral Head and Neck Cancer

  https://oralcancerfoundation.org/cdc/health-promotion-oral-cancer-prevention-early-detection/

  Each year, oral cancer kills more people in the US than does cervical cancer, malignant melanoma, or Hodgkin’s disease. […] The primary risk factors for oral cancers in this country are tobacco and alcohol use; HPV16 for tonsil and base of tongue cancers, for lip cancer exposure to the sun is most important. […] Of all the procedures available to control oral cancer, none has affected survival as much as has early detection. […] Primary care physicians should know that targeting those at high risk is a viable and cost-effective intervention for oral cancer when performed as part of routine practice. […] Oral cancer examinations also offer providers an opportunity to identify patients who use tobacco and alcohol and counsel them about their risk for cancers. […] To achieve these objectives, health care providers and the public need to know the risk factors for oral cancer, as well as their signs and symptoms.

• #68 The Victorian Oral Cancer Screening and Prevention Program | dhsv.org.au

  https://www.dhsv.org.au/oral-health-programs/oral-cancer-screening-and-prevention

  Oral cancer is on the rise in Victoria. This new program supports oral and other health professionals to promote prevention, enable earlier detection and improve the lives of Victorians. […] The Victorian Oral Cancer Screening and Prevention Program empowers health professionals in primary care to identify and support people at risk, recognise suspicious lesions and refer appropriately. […] General Practitioners who are registered with RACGP can access the learning module Oral Cancer: Prevention, early detection and referral and earn CPD. […] Tobacco use and alcohol consumption cause three in four cases of oral cancer. […] Screening at regular dental check-ups is the best way to detect oral cancer early, and only takes a short time. Every patient should be screened, not just those at higher risk. […] With earlier diagnosis, a persons treatment and prognosis can be enormously improved, says Michael McCullough, Professor of Oral Medicine at the University of Melbourne Dental School. […] DHSV has information about oral cancer risk, prevention and treatment for patients and consumers here.

• #69 The Victorian Oral Cancer Screening and Prevention Program | dhsv.org.au

  https://www.dhsv.org.au/oral-health-programs/oral-cancer-screening-and-prevention

  Oral cancer is on the rise in Victoria. This new program supports oral and other health professionals to promote prevention, enable earlier detection and improve the lives of Victorians. […] The Victorian Oral Cancer Screening and Prevention Program empowers health professionals in primary care to identify and support people at risk, recognise suspicious lesions and refer appropriately. […] General Practitioners who are registered with RACGP can access the learning module Oral Cancer: Prevention, early detection and referral and earn CPD. […] Tobacco use and alcohol consumption cause three in four cases of oral cancer. […] Screening at regular dental check-ups is the best way to detect oral cancer early, and only takes a short time. Every patient should be screened, not just those at higher risk. […] With earlier diagnosis, a persons treatment and prognosis can be enormously improved, says Michael McCullough, Professor of Oral Medicine at the University of Melbourne Dental School. […] DHSV has information about oral cancer risk, prevention and treatment for patients and consumers here.

• #70 Oral and Oropharyngeal Cancer Prevention, Screening, Treatment, and Survivorship Recommendations | Oncology Nursing Society

  https://www.ons.org/publications-research/voice/news-views/04-2020/oral-and-oropharyngeal-cancer-prevention-screening

  Dental or healthcare providers should complete regular oral cancer examinations to improve early detection, especially in high-risk individuals (e.g., history of oral cavity precancerous lesions, smoking, heavy alcohol use). […] Education should include healthy lifestyle recommendations, such as avoiding alcohol and tobacco.

• #71 Health Promotion in Oral Cancer Prevention and Early Detection – Oral Cancer Foundation | Information and Resources about Oral Head and Neck Cancer

  https://oralcancerfoundation.org/cdc/health-promotion-oral-cancer-prevention-early-detection/

  Each year, oral cancer kills more people in the US than does cervical cancer, malignant melanoma, or Hodgkin’s disease. […] The primary risk factors for oral cancers in this country are tobacco and alcohol use; HPV16 for tonsil and base of tongue cancers, for lip cancer exposure to the sun is most important. […] Of all the procedures available to control oral cancer, none has affected survival as much as has early detection. […] Primary care physicians should know that targeting those at high risk is a viable and cost-effective intervention for oral cancer when performed as part of routine practice. […] Oral cancer examinations also offer providers an opportunity to identify patients who use tobacco and alcohol and counsel them about their risk for cancers. […] To achieve these objectives, health care providers and the public need to know the risk factors for oral cancer, as well as their signs and symptoms.

• #72

  https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00054567.htm

  Establish a mechanism to implement and monitor the recommended strategies developed during the conference. […] Urge oral health professionals to become more actively involved in community health concerns. […] Require instruction in preventing and controlling tobacco and alcohol use at all levels of training in dental, medical, nursing, and related health-care disciplines. […] Encourage Medicaid, Medicare, traditional insurance plans, and managed-care entities to make oral cancer examinations an integral part of comprehensive physical and oral examinations. […] Designate federal funding for a national program of oral cancer prevention, early detection, and control. […] Develop and conduct a national campaign to raise public awareness of oral cancer and its link to tobacco use and heavy alcohol consumption.

• #73

  https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00054567.htm

  Develop health-care curricula that require competency in prevention, diagnosis, and multidisciplinary management of oral cancer. […] Sponsor and promote continuing education for health-care professionals on the multidisciplinary management of all phases of oral cancer and its sequelae. […] Strengthen organizational approaches to reducing oral cancer by developing cooperative and collaborative arrangements, funding formal centers, and involving commercial firms.

• #74 Oral Cancer Prevention – Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

  https://dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com/article/oral-cancer-prevention/

  A combination of brief motivational interviewing and vaccination counseling can reduce risk for human papillomavirus-related oropharyngeal cancers. […] The American Dental Association and American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry support advocacy for HPV prevention, as well as administration of the HPV vaccine in dental settings. […] Dental hygienists may serve an instrumental role in screening and providing patient-centered counseling for the prevention of HPV-OPCs. […] The increased momentum to provide HPV-OPC prevention counseling and advocate for HPV vaccine acceptance in dental offices has highlighted the need for additional training. […] In order to counsel patients effectively in the prevention of HPV-related cancers, providers need skills-based HPV-OPC communication training.

• #75 Oral Cancer Prevention – Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

  https://dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com/article/oral-cancer-prevention/

  Oral health professionals are key players in HPV-OPC prevention by using an evidence-based approach to educate patients in plain terms that desexualize HPV transmission and advocate for immunization against HPV-related OPCs. […] Oral health professionals can play an important role in HPV-OPC prevention through patient education and vaccine advocacy. […] Patient-centered counseling using MI and brief MI has shown to be an effective approach in HPV communication. […] Clinicians are encouraged to seek training to improve their knowledge of HPV, and develop skills in MI and brief MI principles, strategies, and rules for these are the tools that facilitate meaningful and impactful patient discussions about HPV-OPCs and HPV vaccine uptake.

• #76 Oral Cancer Prevention – Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

  https://dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com/article/oral-cancer-prevention/

  Oral health professionals are key players in HPV-OPC prevention by using an evidence-based approach to educate patients in plain terms that desexualize HPV transmission and advocate for immunization against HPV-related OPCs. […] Oral health professionals can play an important role in HPV-OPC prevention through patient education and vaccine advocacy. […] Patient-centered counseling using MI and brief MI has shown to be an effective approach in HPV communication. […] Clinicians are encouraged to seek training to improve their knowledge of HPV, and develop skills in MI and brief MI principles, strategies, and rules for these are the tools that facilitate meaningful and impactful patient discussions about HPV-OPCs and HPV vaccine uptake.

• #77 Oral Cancer: Prevention, Early Detection, and Treatment – Cancer – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK343649/

  Interventions targeted at reducing or eliminating tobacco and alcohol use should be considered for implementation when shown to be cost-effective. […] A multifaceted approach that integrates health education, tobacco and alcohol control, early detection, and early treatment is needed to reduce the burden of this eminently preventable cancer.

• #78

  https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00054567.htm

  Establish a mechanism to implement and monitor the recommended strategies developed during the conference. […] Urge oral health professionals to become more actively involved in community health concerns. […] Require instruction in preventing and controlling tobacco and alcohol use at all levels of training in dental, medical, nursing, and related health-care disciplines. […] Encourage Medicaid, Medicare, traditional insurance plans, and managed-care entities to make oral cancer examinations an integral part of comprehensive physical and oral examinations. […] Designate federal funding for a national program of oral cancer prevention, early detection, and control. […] Develop and conduct a national campaign to raise public awareness of oral cancer and its link to tobacco use and heavy alcohol consumption.

• #79 Health Promotion in Oral Cancer Prevention and Early Detection – Oral Cancer Foundation | Information and Resources about Oral Head and Neck Cancer

  https://oralcancerfoundation.org/cdc/health-promotion-oral-cancer-prevention-early-detection/

  Health promotion is a key to achieving these changes. […] Education is the essential, common denominator of health promotion. […] Studies have reported that physicians do not routinely examine their patients to identify early, suspicious oral lesions. […] Dentists also have been found to be remiss in early diagnosis and referral for oral cancers. […] A self-examination can help individuals become more aware of their own bodies and involve them in monitoring their own health. […] Although there is currently great interest in exploring therapeutic modalities for oral cancer, scant attention has been paid to its prevention, early detection, and control. […] If we can make these changes, we can achieve the oral health objectives in Healthy People 2000.

• #80

  https://www.who.int/news/item/29-11-2023-comprehensive-assessment-of-evidence-on-oral-cancer-prevention-released-29-november-2023

  Early detection programmes that target high-risk populations, in selected settings where incidence is quite high such as in South and South-East Asia and in the Western Pacific islands, may reduce oral cancer incidence and mortality, particularly of the advanced stages of cancer. […] To reduce the global burden of oral cancer, the Handbook calls for increased public awareness around its risks and causes, along with increased research on oral cancer prevention, and improved early detection services.

• #81 Oral Cancer: Prevention, Detection and Prospects for Greater Health Equity | Journal of Dental Hygiene

  https://jdh.adha.org/content/97/2/4

  Each April, we turn our attention to the critical topic of Oral Cancer Awareness Month by emphasizing the importance of screening, education, and prevention of oral cancer. […] These sobering statistics prompt the urgency for dental hygienists to support proactive measures for equitable oral health care, cancer prevention and screening. […] Current population health efforts that contribute to reducing the oral cancer burden include federal and state antitobacco policies, HPV vaccinations, and health promotion efforts. […] Protecting minors and young adults from deceptive tobacco advertising is foundational to primary prevention of oral cancer. […] Human-papillomavirus (HPV) infection is a recognized risk factor for oropharyngeal cancer and most HPV-related cancers can be prevented through HPV vaccination.

• #82 Health Promotion in Oral Cancer Prevention and Early Detection – Oral Cancer Foundation | Information and Resources about Oral Head and Neck Cancer

  https://oralcancerfoundation.org/cdc/health-promotion-oral-cancer-prevention-early-detection/

  Each year, oral cancer kills more people in the US than does cervical cancer, malignant melanoma, or Hodgkin’s disease. […] The primary risk factors for oral cancers in this country are tobacco and alcohol use; HPV16 for tonsil and base of tongue cancers, for lip cancer exposure to the sun is most important. […] Of all the procedures available to control oral cancer, none has affected survival as much as has early detection. […] Primary care physicians should know that targeting those at high risk is a viable and cost-effective intervention for oral cancer when performed as part of routine practice. […] Oral cancer examinations also offer providers an opportunity to identify patients who use tobacco and alcohol and counsel them about their risk for cancers. […] To achieve these objectives, health care providers and the public need to know the risk factors for oral cancer, as well as their signs and symptoms.

• #83 Oral Cancer: Prevention, Detection and Prospects for Greater Health Equity | Journal of Dental Hygiene

  https://jdh.adha.org/content/97/2/4

  Each April, we turn our attention to the critical topic of Oral Cancer Awareness Month by emphasizing the importance of screening, education, and prevention of oral cancer. […] These sobering statistics prompt the urgency for dental hygienists to support proactive measures for equitable oral health care, cancer prevention and screening. […] Current population health efforts that contribute to reducing the oral cancer burden include federal and state antitobacco policies, HPV vaccinations, and health promotion efforts. […] Protecting minors and young adults from deceptive tobacco advertising is foundational to primary prevention of oral cancer. […] Human-papillomavirus (HPV) infection is a recognized risk factor for oropharyngeal cancer and most HPV-related cancers can be prevented through HPV vaccination.

• #84

  https://www.who.int/news/item/29-11-2023-comprehensive-assessment-of-evidence-on-oral-cancer-prevention-released-29-november-2023

  The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)s Handbook on oral cancer prevention has been launched. Key measures for significantly reducing the risk of oral cancer include avoiding or stopping tobacco smoking and the usage of areca nut including betel quid with or without tobacco, and reducing alcohol consumption. […] The Handbook brings together, for the first time, current available evidence on both primary prevention, to prevent cancer before it develops, and secondary prevention, which covers interventions that detect precancerous lesions, or early-stage cancer, by early detection. […] Drawing on an assessment of evidence from around the world, this IARC Handbook outlines how deaths from oral cancer can be prevented, said Bente Mikkelsen, WHOs Director of Noncommunicable Diseases.

• #85 Mouth cancer and what you can do to prevent it

  https://www.wcrf.org/about-us/news-and-blogs/mouth-cancer-and-what-you-can-do-to-prevent-it/

  To reduce the risk of mouth cancer, we recommend: Not smoking or using tobacco in other ways, such as chewing tobacco […] Avoid drinking alcohol […] Stay a healthy weight. […] Alongside improving awareness of risk factors, public health policies addressing smoking, alcohol and diet are an effective way to reduce mouth cancer.

• #86 Oral Cancer: Prevention, Early Detection, and Treatment – Cancer – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK343649/

  Tobacco use, in any form, and excessive alcohol use are the major risk factors for oral cancer. […] Preventing tobacco and alcohol use and increasing the consumption of fruits and vegetables can potentially prevent the vast majority of oral cancers. […] Prevention of this devastating disease can come from fundamental changes in socioeconomic status, as well as from actions to reduce the demand, production, marketing, and use of tobacco products and alcohol. […] A healthy diet, good oral and sexual hygiene, and awareness of the signs and symptoms of disease are important. […] The fact that more than 80 percent of oral cancers can be attributed to tobacco and/or alcohol consumption justifies regular oral examinations targeting tobacco and alcohol users, as well as prevention efforts focusing on tobacco and alcohol control.

• #87 Oral Cancer: Prevention, Detection and Prospects for Greater Health Equity | Journal of Dental Hygiene

  https://jdh.adha.org/content/97/2/4

  Each April, we turn our attention to the critical topic of Oral Cancer Awareness Month by emphasizing the importance of screening, education, and prevention of oral cancer. […] These sobering statistics prompt the urgency for dental hygienists to support proactive measures for equitable oral health care, cancer prevention and screening. […] Current population health efforts that contribute to reducing the oral cancer burden include federal and state antitobacco policies, HPV vaccinations, and health promotion efforts. […] Protecting minors and young adults from deceptive tobacco advertising is foundational to primary prevention of oral cancer. […] Human-papillomavirus (HPV) infection is a recognized risk factor for oropharyngeal cancer and most HPV-related cancers can be prevented through HPV vaccination.

• #88 Oral Cancer: Prevention, Early Detection, and Treatment – Cancer – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK343649/

  Tobacco use, in any form, and excessive alcohol use are the major risk factors for oral cancer. […] Preventing tobacco and alcohol use and increasing the consumption of fruits and vegetables can potentially prevent the vast majority of oral cancers. […] Prevention of this devastating disease can come from fundamental changes in socioeconomic status, as well as from actions to reduce the demand, production, marketing, and use of tobacco products and alcohol. […] A healthy diet, good oral and sexual hygiene, and awareness of the signs and symptoms of disease are important. […] The fact that more than 80 percent of oral cancers can be attributed to tobacco and/or alcohol consumption justifies regular oral examinations targeting tobacco and alcohol users, as well as prevention efforts focusing on tobacco and alcohol control.

• #89 Oral Cancer: Prevention, Early Detection, and Treatment – Cancer – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK343649/

  Tobacco use, in any form, and excessive alcohol use are the major risk factors for oral cancer. […] Preventing tobacco and alcohol use and increasing the consumption of fruits and vegetables can potentially prevent the vast majority of oral cancers. […] Prevention of this devastating disease can come from fundamental changes in socioeconomic status, as well as from actions to reduce the demand, production, marketing, and use of tobacco products and alcohol. […] A healthy diet, good oral and sexual hygiene, and awareness of the signs and symptoms of disease are important. […] The fact that more than 80 percent of oral cancers can be attributed to tobacco and/or alcohol consumption justifies regular oral examinations targeting tobacco and alcohol users, as well as prevention efforts focusing on tobacco and alcohol control.

• #90

  https://www.who.int/news/item/29-11-2023-comprehensive-assessment-of-evidence-on-oral-cancer-prevention-released-29-november-2023

  The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)s Handbook on oral cancer prevention has been launched. Key measures for significantly reducing the risk of oral cancer include avoiding or stopping tobacco smoking and the usage of areca nut including betel quid with or without tobacco, and reducing alcohol consumption. […] The Handbook brings together, for the first time, current available evidence on both primary prevention, to prevent cancer before it develops, and secondary prevention, which covers interventions that detect precancerous lesions, or early-stage cancer, by early detection. […] Drawing on an assessment of evidence from around the world, this IARC Handbook outlines how deaths from oral cancer can be prevented, said Bente Mikkelsen, WHOs Director of Noncommunicable Diseases.

• #91 Oral Cancer: Prevention, Detection and Prospects for Greater Health Equity | Journal of Dental Hygiene

  https://jdh.adha.org/content/97/2/4

  Each April, we turn our attention to the critical topic of Oral Cancer Awareness Month by emphasizing the importance of screening, education, and prevention of oral cancer. […] These sobering statistics prompt the urgency for dental hygienists to support proactive measures for equitable oral health care, cancer prevention and screening. […] Current population health efforts that contribute to reducing the oral cancer burden include federal and state antitobacco policies, HPV vaccinations, and health promotion efforts. […] Protecting minors and young adults from deceptive tobacco advertising is foundational to primary prevention of oral cancer. […] Human-papillomavirus (HPV) infection is a recognized risk factor for oropharyngeal cancer and most HPV-related cancers can be prevented through HPV vaccination.

• #92 Evaluation of Primary and Secondary Prevention of Oral Cancer

  https://www.esmo.org/oncology-news/evaluation-of-primary-and-secondary-prevention-of-oral-cancer

  There was sufficient evidence that quitting alcohol consumption decreases the risk of oral cancer and that the risk decreases with increasing time since quitting. […] The authors commented that cessation of tobacco smoking, and alcohol consumption has a preventive effect on the incidence of oral cancer and probably also decreases the risk of oral potentially malignant disorders. […] The authors also commented that the benefits of cessation in the use of areca nut products with or without tobacco have been established. […] There was sufficient evidence that behavioural interventions in adults are effective in inducing cessation in the use of smokeless tobacco. […] Clinical oral examination is the only screening method that is routinely used for the detection of oral cancer and oral potentially malignant disorders. […] Screening of high-risk persons by clinical oral examination may reduce mortality from oral cancer. […] The evaluation of the potential for clinical oral examination to reduce oral cancer mortality applies to high-risk persons only.

• #93

  https://www.who.int/news/item/29-11-2023-comprehensive-assessment-of-evidence-on-oral-cancer-prevention-released-29-november-2023

  Early detection programmes that target high-risk populations, in selected settings where incidence is quite high such as in South and South-East Asia and in the Western Pacific islands, may reduce oral cancer incidence and mortality, particularly of the advanced stages of cancer. […] To reduce the global burden of oral cancer, the Handbook calls for increased public awareness around its risks and causes, along with increased research on oral cancer prevention, and improved early detection services.

• #94 Oral Cancer: Epidemiology, Prevention, Early Detection, and Treatment | IntechOpen

  https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/77956

  At least three-quarters of all oral cancers can be prevented by quitting smoking and drinking alcohol. […] HPV vaccination can also be of importance, even though its effectiveness in not as well defined as it is in the prevention of anogenital and cervical cancer. […] The goal of secondary prevention is early detection of cancer in the oral cavity in one of accessible places. […] Routine biopsy in people with clinically characteristic precancerous lesions may lead to early detection of the underlying cause of oral cancer. […] Oral health status and family history should also be evaluated for any syndromes that may increase the risk of oral cancer. […] Known risk factors, long natural history, easy diagnosis of precancerous lesions by oral examination make oral cavity cancer very suitable for population screening.

• #95 Evaluation of Primary and Secondary Prevention of Oral Cancer

  https://www.esmo.org/oncology-news/evaluation-of-primary-and-secondary-prevention-of-oral-cancer

  There was sufficient evidence that quitting alcohol consumption decreases the risk of oral cancer and that the risk decreases with increasing time since quitting. […] The authors commented that cessation of tobacco smoking, and alcohol consumption has a preventive effect on the incidence of oral cancer and probably also decreases the risk of oral potentially malignant disorders. […] The authors also commented that the benefits of cessation in the use of areca nut products with or without tobacco have been established. […] There was sufficient evidence that behavioural interventions in adults are effective in inducing cessation in the use of smokeless tobacco. […] Clinical oral examination is the only screening method that is routinely used for the detection of oral cancer and oral potentially malignant disorders. […] Screening of high-risk persons by clinical oral examination may reduce mortality from oral cancer. […] The evaluation of the potential for clinical oral examination to reduce oral cancer mortality applies to high-risk persons only.

• #96 Oral Cancer: Epidemiology, Prevention, Early Detection, and Treatment | IntechOpen

  https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/77956

  At least three-quarters of all oral cancers can be prevented by quitting smoking and drinking alcohol. […] HPV vaccination can also be of importance, even though its effectiveness in not as well defined as it is in the prevention of anogenital and cervical cancer. […] The goal of secondary prevention is early detection of cancer in the oral cavity in one of accessible places. […] Routine biopsy in people with clinically characteristic precancerous lesions may lead to early detection of the underlying cause of oral cancer. […] Oral health status and family history should also be evaluated for any syndromes that may increase the risk of oral cancer. […] Known risk factors, long natural history, easy diagnosis of precancerous lesions by oral examination make oral cavity cancer very suitable for population screening.

• #97 The Victorian Oral Cancer Screening and Prevention Program | dhsv.org.au

  https://www.dhsv.org.au/oral-health-programs/oral-cancer-screening-and-prevention

  Oral cancer is on the rise in Victoria. This new program supports oral and other health professionals to promote prevention, enable earlier detection and improve the lives of Victorians. […] The Victorian Oral Cancer Screening and Prevention Program empowers health professionals in primary care to identify and support people at risk, recognise suspicious lesions and refer appropriately. […] General Practitioners who are registered with RACGP can access the learning module Oral Cancer: Prevention, early detection and referral and earn CPD. […] Tobacco use and alcohol consumption cause three in four cases of oral cancer. […] Screening at regular dental check-ups is the best way to detect oral cancer early, and only takes a short time. Every patient should be screened, not just those at higher risk. […] With earlier diagnosis, a persons treatment and prognosis can be enormously improved, says Michael McCullough, Professor of Oral Medicine at the University of Melbourne Dental School. […] DHSV has information about oral cancer risk, prevention and treatment for patients and consumers here.

• #98

  https://www.who.int/news/item/29-11-2023-comprehensive-assessment-of-evidence-on-oral-cancer-prevention-released-29-november-2023

  Early detection programmes that target high-risk populations, in selected settings where incidence is quite high such as in South and South-East Asia and in the Western Pacific islands, may reduce oral cancer incidence and mortality, particularly of the advanced stages of cancer. […] To reduce the global burden of oral cancer, the Handbook calls for increased public awareness around its risks and causes, along with increased research on oral cancer prevention, and improved early detection services.

• #99 Oral Cancer: Prevention, Detection and Prospects for Greater Health Equity | Journal of Dental Hygiene

  https://jdh.adha.org/content/97/2/4

  Each April, we turn our attention to the critical topic of Oral Cancer Awareness Month by emphasizing the importance of screening, education, and prevention of oral cancer. […] These sobering statistics prompt the urgency for dental hygienists to support proactive measures for equitable oral health care, cancer prevention and screening. […] Current population health efforts that contribute to reducing the oral cancer burden include federal and state antitobacco policies, HPV vaccinations, and health promotion efforts. […] Protecting minors and young adults from deceptive tobacco advertising is foundational to primary prevention of oral cancer. […] Human-papillomavirus (HPV) infection is a recognized risk factor for oropharyngeal cancer and most HPV-related cancers can be prevented through HPV vaccination.

• #100

• #101 Oral Cancer: Prevention, Detection and Prospects for Greater Health Equity | Journal of Dental Hygiene

  https://jdh.adha.org/content/97/2/4

  Effective educational strategies for HPV cancer prevention involve age and culturally appropriate conversations regarding the importance of HPV vaccination along with access to information and referral for vaccination. […] Dental hygienists have the potential to address oral cancer disparities while advancing health equity. […] The path forward should include a careful review of practice standards and policies through the lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• #102 Prevention | How to Prevent Mouth, Throat, Tongue, Oral, Larynx or Laryngeal, Pharynx or Pharyngeal Cancers | University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center

  https://www.rogelcancercenter.org/head-and-neck-cancer/prevention

  Not only is tobacco use a major risk factor for developing an initial tumor, it also increases the risk for secondary tumors. […] The single most important thing you can do to lower your risk for head and neck cancer is to stop smoking. […] HPV Vaccination Prevents Mouth and Throat Cancer […] The Centers for Disease Control recommends the vaccine for both boys and girls ages 11 and 12, and for boys and young men ages 13 through 21 and girls and young women ages 13 to 26 who have not already had all 3 shots.

• #103 Oral Cancer Prevention and Screening

  https://preventcancer.org/preventable-cancer/oral-cancer/

  Oral cancer is cancer of the mouth. Tobacco and alcohol use are among the strongest risk factors for oral cancer. […] You may reduce your risk for oral cancer through these lifestyle-related modifications: […] Do not smoke or use tobacco in any way. If you do, quit. […] Avoid or limit alcohol. To reduce your risk of cancer, it’s best to avoid alcohol completely. If you do choose to drink, limit your drinking to no more than one drink a day if you were assigned female at birth or no more than two drinks a day if you were assigned male at birth. […] Get vaccinated against HPV. All young people ages 9-12 should get vaccinated against HPV. Vaccination is also recommended for teens and young adults up to age 26 if not fully vaccinated when younger. […] Always use lip balm with SPF 30 or higher with UVA and UVB protection. Reapply every two hours if you stay in the sun, even on cloudy days. Protect your skin from excessive sun exposure year-round, not just in the summertime. […] Visit your dentist every six months and ask for an oral cancer exam.

• #104 Reducing your risk for oral cancer | Canadian Cancer Society

  https://cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-types/oral/risks/reducing-your-risk

  Chewing betel quid or areca nut increases your risk of developing oral cancer. […] HPV can infect the mouth, especially if you have oral sex with multiple sexual partners. […] The HPV vaccine available in Canada to prevent oral cancer is Gardasil 9. […] Get vaccinated or have your children vaccinated through school-based programs where available. […] The only sure way to prevent HPV infection is to completely avoid any genital contact with another person. […] Eating a variety of vegetables and fruit each day protects against oral cancer. […] Good mouth care means keeping all of your mouth, including your teeth, gums and tongue, clean and healthy. […] Your dentist can help find and treat problems in the mouth that could lead to cancer. […] Some people have a higher than average risk for oral cancer.

• #105 Oral Cancer: Prevention, Detection and Prospects for Greater Health Equity | Journal of Dental Hygiene

  https://jdh.adha.org/content/97/2/4

  Effective educational strategies for HPV cancer prevention involve age and culturally appropriate conversations regarding the importance of HPV vaccination along with access to information and referral for vaccination. […] Dental hygienists have the potential to address oral cancer disparities while advancing health equity. […] The path forward should include a careful review of practice standards and policies through the lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• #106 Oral Cancer: Prevention, Early Detection, and Treatment – Cancer – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK343649/

  Tobacco use, in any form, and excessive alcohol use are the major risk factors for oral cancer. […] Preventing tobacco and alcohol use and increasing the consumption of fruits and vegetables can potentially prevent the vast majority of oral cancers. […] Prevention of this devastating disease can come from fundamental changes in socioeconomic status, as well as from actions to reduce the demand, production, marketing, and use of tobacco products and alcohol. […] A healthy diet, good oral and sexual hygiene, and awareness of the signs and symptoms of disease are important. […] The fact that more than 80 percent of oral cancers can be attributed to tobacco and/or alcohol consumption justifies regular oral examinations targeting tobacco and alcohol users, as well as prevention efforts focusing on tobacco and alcohol control.

• #107 Oral Cancer: Epidemiology, Prevention, Early Detection, and Treatment | IntechOpen

  https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/77956

  One of the most common types of cancer is head and neck cancer. […] Oral cancer, which is a subset of head and neck cancers, refers to any cancerous growth in the oral cavity. […] The chance of curing oral cancers increases if they are diagnosed and treated early. At least three-quarters of all oral cancers can be prevented by quitting smoking and drinking alcohol. […] Prevention of this devastating disease can be due to fundamental changes in the socio-economic situation, as well as measures to reduce demand, production, marketing and use of tobacco and alcohol products. […] Primary prevention of oral cancer therefore consists in education of people on the lifestyle changes such as non-smoking and alcohol consumption and protection from sunlight can reduce the risk of oral cancer.

• #108

  https://www.who.int/news/item/29-11-2023-comprehensive-assessment-of-evidence-on-oral-cancer-prevention-released-29-november-2023

  The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)s Handbook on oral cancer prevention has been launched. Key measures for significantly reducing the risk of oral cancer include avoiding or stopping tobacco smoking and the usage of areca nut including betel quid with or without tobacco, and reducing alcohol consumption. […] The Handbook brings together, for the first time, current available evidence on both primary prevention, to prevent cancer before it develops, and secondary prevention, which covers interventions that detect precancerous lesions, or early-stage cancer, by early detection. […] Drawing on an assessment of evidence from around the world, this IARC Handbook outlines how deaths from oral cancer can be prevented, said Bente Mikkelsen, WHOs Director of Noncommunicable Diseases.

• #109 Oral Cancer: Prevention, Early Detection, and Treatment – Cancer – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK343649/

  Interventions targeted at reducing or eliminating tobacco and alcohol use should be considered for implementation when shown to be cost-effective. […] A multifaceted approach that integrates health education, tobacco and alcohol control, early detection, and early treatment is needed to reduce the burden of this eminently preventable cancer.

• #110

  https://journals.lww.com/jpbs/fulltext/2024/16005/prevention_of_oral_cancer__a_comprehensive_guide.10.aspx

  To prevent lip cancer, it is important to use lip balms with SPF, wear hats, and avoid excessive sun exposure, especially during peak hours. […] Regular visits to the dentist play a crucial role in the early detection of oral cancer. Dentists can spot early signs of cancer, such as white patches (leukoplakia) or unusual sores, which can be further investigated. […] Good oral hygiene practices, including regular brushing and flossing, help maintain overall oral health and can reduce the risk of infections and other conditions that may contribute to cancer development. […] Some mouthwashes contain high levels of alcohol, which may increase the risk of oral cancer with excessive use. Opt for alcohol-free mouthwash or use it sparingly. […] Oral cancer prevention involves a combination of lifestyle choices, regular screenings, and awareness of risk factors. Avoiding tobacco products, including smoking and chewing tobacco, is crucial as these are the leading causes of oral cancer. Limiting alcohol consumption also reduces risk, especially when combined with tobacco use, which significantly increases the likelihood of developing the disease.

• #111

  https://journals.lww.com/jpbs/fulltext/2024/16005/prevention_of_oral_cancer__a_comprehensive_guide.10.aspx

  A diet rich in fruits and vegetables, particularly those high in antioxidants, can help protect oral tissues from damage. Regular dental checkups and self-examinations are essential for early detection as they allow for the identification of precancerous conditions or lesions. Additionally, practicing good oral hygiene and protecting lips from excessive sun exposure with lip balm containing SPF can further reduce the risk of oral cancer. Public awareness and education about these preventive measures play a vital role in reducing the incidence of oral cancer. […] Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) is a valuable tool in the prevention of oral cancer, particularly for individuals seeking to quit smoking or using other tobacco products. Smoking and the use of smokeless tobacco are well-established risk factors for oral cancer, with the carcinogens in tobacco leading to mutations in oral tissues. NRT provides a safer alternative by delivering controlled amounts of nicotine without the harmful chemicals found in tobacco, reducing the users cravings and withdrawal symptoms. By facilitating the cessation of tobacco use, NRT can significantly lower the risk of developing oral cancer.

• #112

  https://journals.lww.com/jpbs/fulltext/2024/16005/prevention_of_oral_cancer__a_comprehensive_guide.10.aspx

  Oral cancer remains a significant global health challenge, with high mortality rates largely due to late-stage diagnosis. Prevention strategies are crucial for reducing the incidence and improving outcomes. Key preventive measures include public education on risk factors such as tobacco use, alcohol consumption, and human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. Promoting regular dental checkups and early detection through screening programs can significantly reduce the risk of advanced disease. Additionally, lifestyle modifications, such as a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables and the reduction of sun exposure to the lips, are essential preventive strategies. Public health policies focusing on reducing tobacco and alcohol use, along with HPV vaccination programs, further bolster efforts to prevent oral cancer. Future research should focus on the development of noninvasive screening tools and the identification of genetic markers for high-risk populations.

• #113

  https://www.who.int/news/item/29-11-2023-comprehensive-assessment-of-evidence-on-oral-cancer-prevention-released-29-november-2023

  Early detection programmes that target high-risk populations, in selected settings where incidence is quite high such as in South and South-East Asia and in the Western Pacific islands, may reduce oral cancer incidence and mortality, particularly of the advanced stages of cancer. […] To reduce the global burden of oral cancer, the Handbook calls for increased public awareness around its risks and causes, along with increased research on oral cancer prevention, and improved early detection services.

• #114 Oral Cavity, Oropharynx, Hypopharynx, & Larynx Cancer Prevention – NCI

  https://www.cancer.gov/types/head-and-neck/patient/oral-prevention-pdq

  Studies have shown that when people stop smoking cigarettes, their risk of oral cavity, oropharyngeal, hypopharyngeal, and laryngeal cancers decreases by one half (50%) within 5 to 9 years. […] Cancer prevention clinical trials are used to study ways to prevent cancer. […] New ways to prevent oral cavity, oropharyngeal, hypopharyngeal, and laryngeal cancers are being studied in clinical trials.

• #115

  https://journals.lww.com/jpbs/fulltext/2024/16005/prevention_of_oral_cancer__a_comprehensive_guide.10.aspx

  Oral cancer remains a significant global health challenge, with high mortality rates largely due to late-stage diagnosis. Prevention strategies are crucial for reducing the incidence and improving outcomes. Key preventive measures include public education on risk factors such as tobacco use, alcohol consumption, and human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. Promoting regular dental checkups and early detection through screening programs can significantly reduce the risk of advanced disease. Additionally, lifestyle modifications, such as a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables and the reduction of sun exposure to the lips, are essential preventive strategies. Public health policies focusing on reducing tobacco and alcohol use, along with HPV vaccination programs, further bolster efforts to prevent oral cancer. Future research should focus on the development of noninvasive screening tools and the identification of genetic markers for high-risk populations.

• #116 Evaluation of Primary and Secondary Prevention of Oral Cancer

  https://www.esmo.org/oncology-news/evaluation-of-primary-and-secondary-prevention-of-oral-cancer

  From September to December 2021, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) convened a working group of 25 scientists from 14 countries to evaluate the body of evidence on primary and secondary prevention of oral cancer. […] The working group wrote that they have established that cessation of tobacco smoking, alcohol consumption, and areca nut use will contribute to significant reductions in the risk of oral cancer. […] Preventive measures will contribute to the overall objective of the resolution on oral health adopted by the World Health Assembly in May 2021 to control and prevent oral diseases, including oral cancer, by 2030. […] Overall, the authors reported sufficient evidence that quitting tobacco smoking decreases the risk of oral cancer and that the risk decreases with increasing time since smoking cessation.

• #117

  https://journals.lww.com/jpbs/fulltext/2024/16005/prevention_of_oral_cancer__a_comprehensive_guide.10.aspx

  Preventing oral cancer requires a proactive approach, focusing on lifestyle changes, regular medical and dental checkups, and awareness of the diseases risk factors. By making informed choices and adopting healthy habits, individuals can significantly reduce their risk of developing oral cancer, leading to a longer, healthier life.

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