November, Oral Cancer Action Month is a charitable campaign organized by the Oral Health Foundation. This campaign, which runs throughout the month of November, aims to raise awareness about oral cancer and convey the following important messages: "Be careful of the mouth":
• Know how detect oral cancer early and check regularly for unusual changes in your mouth, such as:
– ulcers that do not heal in three weeks,
– red and white spots in the mouth,
– unusual bumps or swellings in the mouth, head and neck.
• Understand what can cause cancer of the mouth and reduce your risk.
• Act quickly when you see something out of the ordinary by seeing your dentist.
Every year in Worldwide, more than 650,000 cases of oral cancer are diagnosed, making it the 11th most common cancer. Knowing how to detect oral cancer early allows for rapid treatment.
Although there are risk factors strongly linked to the disease, such as smoking and alcohol consumption, the Oral cancer can affect anyone and can affect the lips, tongue, gums and cheek. It is therefore important to adopt a healthier lifestyle and be attentive to the signs mentioned above. You should also have regular check-ups with your dentist or doctor.
If in doubt, get checked out!
Early detection is crucial, so if you have noticed any of these signs or anything unusual in your mouth, please tell your dentist or doctor immediately.
Your dentist will examine the inside of your mouth and your tongue , as well as your neck and the underside of your jaw. Dentists will perform this exam as part of a routine dental check-up. Remember that your dentist can see parts of your mouth that you cannot.
If oral cancer is detected early, the chances of a complete cure are good, and the longer the The area where the ulcer is small, the greater the chances of healing. However, many people show up too late due to lack of regular oral exams. It is therefore essential to maintain them.
How can I ensure that my mouth stays healthy?
• Stop smoking, because it is the main cause of oral cancer.
• Stop or reduce your alcohol consumption; heavy drinkers and smokers are up to 35 times more at risk.
• Human papillomavirus (HPV) is linked to increased cases of oral cancer; vaccination of boys and girls aged 12 and 13 will reduce the prevalence ofHPV.
• Eat a healthy, balanced diet, rich in fresh fruits and vegetables daily, which can also protect you against many other cancers.
• Consult your dental team regularly , as often as it recommends to you.
During this month of November, all people of good will from around the world are called upon to join forces with associations and foundations to fight morally and financially against oral cancer
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