Head and neck cancers account for 5 % of all tumors, and about 50 % of head and neck tumors occur specifically in the oral cavity.  In 2000, 300,000 of the 615,000 new cases of oral cavity tumors reported worldwide were primary oral cavity squamous cell carcinomas (SCC).  Recent data from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program suggested that 28,900 new cases of oral cancer will be identified and 7,400 deaths attributed to oral cancer each year in the United States.  The 6th leading cause of cancer-related mortality, oral cancer accounts for 1 death every hour in the United States (Kademani, 2007).  Since oral cancers are often detected in later stages, it is thought that early detection may lower the morbidity and mortality of oral cavity tumors. (Source: AETNA)

 

Dr. Michael Schneider understands that good oral care is not just limited to a pretty smile and therefore performs oral cancer screenings on his patients as a preventative health measure.  Early detection is critical and improves the odds of a succesful outcome.  If you think you have any suspicious lesions or bumps in your mouth, contact Dr. Schneider today for an appointment.  It could save your life!