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Do Oral contraceptives affect cancers?
Oral contraceptives may make some existing cancers worse
Is there a real correlation between HPV and oral cancers?
Yes. There is a real correlation between HPV and oral cancers
How many different cancers is smoking tobacco linked to?
The types I know of are: Tongue, Lip, Mouth, Throat, Larynx, Esophageal, Stomach & Lung. If I am correct that makes a total of at least 8! Of course it can always spread to other organs as well.
How many cancers are in chew tobacco?
many cancers are inside of it..... (like mouth, stomach, throat, & tongue)
What type of tobacco is more associated with oral cancers?
Chewing tobacco.
How do prevent mouth cancers from apple?
Oral Cancer is not caused from an apple.
What is the chamber between tongue and palate called?
This chamber is called the oral cavity. Actually the entire space that the tongue and teeth are in is the oral cavity.
What does mucosa consist of and what is its function?
Gingival Oral mucosa almost continuously lines the oral cavity. Oral mucosa is composed of stratified squamous epithelium that overlies connective tissues. The oral mucosa includes ducts of salivary glands in various region of the oral cavity. Although oral mucosa is present through the mouth, different types of mucosal tissues are present in different regions of the mouth. The three main types of oral mucosa found in the oral mucosa includes the attached gingiva, hard plate and dorsum (upper surface) of the tongue. mucosa In the top surface, of the tongue, both masticatory mucosa and specialized mucosa are present in the form of lingual papillae. These papillae are associated with sensations of taste
Should Screening for oral cancer be carried out?
Yes, and most dentists usually screen for oral cancers during a dental checkup.
Could you have cancer if your dentist wants to do a biopsy on your gums because they have a purple color to them and it is spreading?
Oral cancers look more like ulcers, or even white plaques. It is less usual for an oral cancer to be on the gums and to have a purple colour. See the Related Links for "Oral Cancers" to the bottom for the answer.
How many people have base of tongue cancer?
Base of tongue cancer, a type of oropharyngeal cancer, is relatively rare. The exact number of people affected can vary by region and population, but in the United States, it accounts for about 2-4% of all cancers. According to the American Cancer Society, there were an estimated 54,540 new cases of oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancers combined in 2021, with base of tongue cancer comprising a portion of that figure. For precise statistics, it's best to refer to cancer registries or health organizations.
What are the risk factors associated with oral cancers?
The most important risk factors for cancer of the tongue are alcohol consumption and smoking. The risk is significantly higher in patients who use both alcohol and tobacco than in those who consume only one.
