{"id":199,"date":"2019-04-17T18:36:41","date_gmt":"2019-04-17T18:36:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.schumacherdental.com\/blog\/?p=199"},"modified":"2019-04-17T18:36:42","modified_gmt":"2019-04-17T18:36:42","slug":"increasing-your-oral-cancer-awareness-in-wakefield","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.schumacherdental.com\/blog\/increasing-your-oral-cancer-awareness-in-wakefield\/","title":{"rendered":"Increasing Your Oral Cancer Awareness in Wakefield"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schumacherdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AdobeStock_110486153__1548108396_24576-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"oral cancer words\" class=\"wp-image-200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.schumacherdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AdobeStock_110486153__1548108396_24576-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.schumacherdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AdobeStock_110486153__1548108396_24576-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.schumacherdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AdobeStock_110486153__1548108396_24576.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>How much do you know about oral cancer? Probably not as much\nas you know about breast, prostate, or other more well-known cancers. About\n53,000 people are expected to be newly diagnosed with oral cancer in 2019,\ncompared to the estimated 268,600 people who will be newly diagnosed with breast\ncancer. However, although not as common, oral cancer is very deadly. One person\nin the United States dies every hour of every day because of it. Out of the\n53,000 people who will be diagnosed this year, only a little more than half will\nlikely survive to the five-year mark. This April, which is Oral Cancer\nAwareness Month, take the opportunity to increase your oral cancer awareness in\nWakefield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the signs of oral cancer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the common symptoms of oral cancer include the\nfollowing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Difficulty or pain in swallowing or chewing.<\/li><li>Sores in your mouth or on your lips that won\u2019t\nheal after two weeks.<\/li><li>White or red patches of tissue in your mouth.<\/li><li>Lumps or bumps in your mouth or on your jaw.<\/li><li>Areas of especially thick tissue in your mouth.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any of these, contact your dentist or doctor\nright away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is an oral cancer screening?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike some other cancer tests, such as mammograms, oral\ncancer screenings are quick, painless, and non-invasive. Your dentist in\nWakefield performs one at your dental checkup and cleaning appointment every\nsix months as part of their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schumacherdental.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">preventive\ncare<\/a>. They start by reviewing your medical history and asking about any unusual\nsymptoms you may be experiencing. They examine your gums, tongue, and the hard\nand soft tissues in your mouth. To get a better view of the back of your mouth,\nwhere oral cancer often shows up, they may use gauze to hold and move your tongue.\nThen, they gently feel your jaw. That\u2019s it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your dentist does find something suspicious, they will\nrefer you to your doctor for more tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is getting a regular oral cancer screening important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The main reason that oral cancer has such a high mortality\nrate isn\u2019t that it is difficult to spot. Rather, it\u2019s that oral cancer is frequently\ndiagnosed later in development. By that time, treatment often offers too little\nhelp too late to improve the situation. Just like with other forms of cancer,\nearly detection is absolutely critical to overcoming oral cancer. In fact, those\nwhose oral cancer is found and treated during the beginning stages of\ndevelopment have a survival rate of up to 90 percent. Having an oral cancer\nscreening performed regularly increases the chances of discovering oral cancer\nearly when treatment is more likely to succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the end, getting a regular oral cancer screening is just\none more reason to attend your dental checkup and cleaning every six months. Even\nif your dentist doesn\u2019t find oral cancer, you can have added peace of mind\nabout your health. And if they do, you hopefully will be able to enjoy many\nmore years of a fulfilling life after beating oral cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schumacherdental.com\/meet-the-doctor.html\">Dr. Rob Schumacher<\/a>\nhas been practicing dentistry for over 14 years. As a board-certified\nprosthodontist, he has the training and skills to provide especially excellent\nservice in cosmetic and restorative dentistry. At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schumacherdental.com\/\">Schumacher Dental<\/a>, he and his\nstaff perform an oral cancer screening at every routine dental appointment to\nensure their patients\u2019 well-being. To make an appointment with him, you can\ncall (781)\n334-3400 or click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schumacherdental.com\/contact-us.html\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How much do you know about oral cancer? 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