Although oral cancer is a deadly illness, it is treatable and is one of the most curable forms of cancer when it is detected early enough.
Getting tested for oral cancer is easy and widely available. The way you are tested for oral cancer can be through one of two screening options. The first is called OralCDx and the other is called Vizilite Plus.
OralCDx is a screening option that uses a brushing technique. OralCDx determines if there are any abnormal cell in your mouth that have a chance of developing into cancer.
Vizilite Plus works by detecting the soft tissue in your mouth that can advance to cancer.
Both of these tests can be received on a regular basis and can help detect a deadly, but curable form of cancer.
Your chances of oral cancer increase with certain activities such as using tobacco or consuming alcohol. Although common, these are not the only things that can cause oral cancer. In our next post, Dr. Sachs will discuss some of the signs you should watch for that may be an indication of oral cancer
Interested in receiving an oral cancer exam?
If you have not received an oral cancer exam or it has been a long time since your last one, we encourage you to contact Dr. Sachs today!