1. Logo What Can We Help You Find? Information about oral cancer from Calgary Regional Health Authority.Category Health Conditions and Diseases Cancer Head and Neck Oral......YOUR HEALTH Cancer of the Mouth and Throat Prevention of mouth cancerstop smoking (this includes cigarettes, cigars and pipes); http://www.crha-health.ab.ca/hlthconn/items/oral-ca.htm

'Your Health' Home 'Your Health' Topics About This Site Dictionary ... Links YOUR HEALTH: Cancer of the Mouth and Throat Cancer of the mouth (oral cancer) includes cancers on the lips, gums, tongue, salivary glands and the roof or floor of the mouth (check the Canadian Cancer Society web site for the most up to date statistics ). Cancer cells growing in these areas of the mouth may spread to the lymph nodes in the neck and into the jaw bones. Early detection and treatment are extremely important for the current forms of treatment to be most effective. "When oral cancer in any form is detected and treated early, the outlook is good, resulting in a cure in three quarters of cases." * Any lump, sore, ulcer or discolored spot in the mouth that does not go away in 2-3 weeks should be assessed by a doctor. Symptoms such as persistent sore throats, sores under dentures, difficulty chewing or swallowing or a lump on the neck also require medical evaluation. What causes oral cancer? As with other forms of cancer, the direct cause of mouth cancer is not yet clear. Research continues on many fronts to find the key to why cells in various organs and tissues of the body begin a pattern of uncontrolled growth (i.e. become cancerous). With mouth cancers, however, we do know that there are several factors that contribute significantly to their development: smoking tobacco products especially pipes and cigars (but ANY tobacco products can cause cancer!)

2. Mouth Cancer Awareness > UK Oral Care For Cancer Patients: Oral Cancer , Throat Information about these conditions provided by this online UK Restorative Dentistry Oncology Clinic Category Health Conditions and Diseases Cancer Head and Neck......The RDOC mouth cancer web site is a notfor-profit web site that aims to help patientsand dentists find free information on mouth, oral, throat and other head http://www.rdoc.org.uk/

Introduction Awareness Week Background Protocols ... Message Board MOUTH CANCER AWARENESS www.mouthcancerawareness.org.uk Self-awareness is the key to early detection Dr Vinod K Joshi You can reduce your chances of getting these cancers by: Not smoking or chewing tobacco, gutkha/paan Limiting alcohol consumption Having a healthier "low meat, low fat" diet, rich in vegetables and fruit with servings of bread, cereals or beans everyday In its very early stages, mouth cancers can be almost invisible making it easy to ignore. You can improve your chances of survival if the cancer is detected early and rapidly treated. It is important to have a self-awareness and to perform regular, self-examinations to help in the early identification of: A sore in the mouth that does not heal within three weeks A lump or overgrowth of tissue anywhere in the mouth.

3. Mouth Cancer mouth cancer personal experience of survival of tongue cancer, after treatmentby surgery and radiotherapy. Effects of treatment on mouth, teeth and life. http://www.guycroft.clara.net/cancer/mouth.htm

Mouth Tongue and Teeth A Personal Account You would probably not be reading this if you or someone you know did not have a mouth problem. (I don't just mean talking too much - that is a common condition). I was asked to write this in case my experiences might be of some help to others. Of course no two experiences will be the same, but they may be similar. Here briefly is what happened to me. I got tongue cancer. This was treated by surgery and radiation. I think I am now cured. The surgery involved removing the tumour and some more of the tongue as well. The radiation required the removal of teeth. After about two years I was given some false teeth. It began in 1997 when I was 59. I live in Yorkshire, England. In what follows you need not read what does not interest you. The headings are: Getting cancer Treating cancer - surgery Treating cancer - radiation Teeth ... Aftermath Just click on the heading that most concerns you * Getting Cancer This is not difficult. Almost anyone can do it, especially if they smoke. In my case it started as a sore spot on the tongue. I assumed I had bitten it and it would clear up in a day or two. It didn't. My doctor examined it from the safe distance of about two feet and thought it was nothing to worry about but sent me for blood tests anyway (he had a theory). The tests revealed nothing much. Fortunately I had a routine dental appointment. My dentist was not very worried but referred me to St. Luke's Maxillo-facial Unit in Bradford, where it was rapidly diagnosed as cancer, not very far advanced.

4. Treatment Information For Mouth Cancer Offers answer to some commonly asked questions about mouth cancer. Also provides information about ordering a book based solely on this topic. mouth cancer. The mouth is an amazing machine for speech and eating, it actually starts the process of digestion. http://www.canceranswers.com/em29.html

MOUTH CANCER The mouth is an amazing machine for speech and eating, it actually starts the process of digestion. Normally good mouth hygiene ensures healthy teeth, and a lifetime of trouble free chewing (the muscles of the jaw are the strongest of the body). Occasionally people develop a cancer in the mouth. From a cancer doctor perspective, the mouth is anything forward of the last molar, up to the lips. This includes the part of the tongue we see in the mirror, the hard palate, and the inside of the cheeks. Anything behind the last molar is called "oropharynx" and is a different area which includes the tonsils and base of tongue. The treatment for cancers in these areas are different. It is critical to get prompt diagnosis and proper treatment for a mouth cancer problem, this can make the difference between mutilating surgery or an excellent cosmetic result, or even life and death. Understanding your options indealing with a mouth cancer problem will give you the peace-of-mind of knowing that you have done everything possible to ensure a successful outcome for yourself or a loved one. CancerAnswers's material explains, in plain English, the definition, types, risk factors, frequency, evaluation, historical and latest effective treatments for the various mouth cancers. We describe surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy, along with the their side-effects and results. While we don't promise a cure, we tell you everything you must know to help you make the right choices today for a mouth cancer problem.

5. The Political Graveyard: Politicians Who Died Of Cancer Died, of mouth cancer, in a hospital at New Orleans, Orleans Parish, La., August 21, 1947. http://politicalgraveyard.com/death/cancer.html

Questions? Return to The Political Graveyard main page Politicians Who Died of Cancer (unspecified and miscellaneous types) Very incomplete list! See also pages about politicians who died of specific cancers: brain breast colon leukemia ... prostate in chronological order Benjamin Harvey Hill (1823-1882) of Atlanta, Fulton County , Ga. Cousin of Hugh Lawson White Hill . Born in Jasper County , Ga., September 14 . Democrat. Member of Georgia state house of representatives , 1851; candidate for Governor of Georgia delegate to Georgia secession convention Delegate from Georgia to the Confederate Provisional Congress Senator from Georgia in the Confederate Congress ... U.S. Representative from Georgia 9th District, 1875-77; U.S. Senator from Georgia , 1877-82; died in office 1882. Died of cancer in Atlanta, Fulton County , Ga., August 16 . Interment at Oakland Cemetery , Atlanta, Ga. Ben Hill County, Ga. is named for him. See also: congressional biography Ulysses Simpson Grant (1822-1885) also known as Ulysses S. Grant "Savior of the Union" "Lion of Vicksburg"

6. Oral Care For Cancer Patients: Mouth , Throat , Head & Neck , Salivary , Thyroid mouth cancer Awareness Week. 1016 November 2002 http://www.dental-consults.com/rdoc/patientmouth.html

7. Latest Mouth Cancer Treatments Oral cancer information, clinical trials and reviews for medical professionals and laypersons.Category Health Conditions and Diseases Cancer Head and Neck Oral......mouth cancer. The mouth is an amazing machine for speech and eating,it actually starts the process of digestion. What is mouth cancer? http://www.cancergroup.com/em29.html

M OUTH C ANCER The mouth is an amazing machine for speech and eating, it actually starts the process of digestion. Normally good mouth hygiene ensures healthy teeth, and a lifetime of trouble free chewing (the muscles of the jaw are the strongest of the body). Occasionally people develop a cancer in the mouth. From a cancer doctor perspective, the mouth is anything forward of the last molar, up to the lips. This includes the part of the tongue we see in the mirror, the hard palate, and the inside of the cheeks. Anything behind the last molar is called "oropharynx" and is a different area which includes the tonsils and base of tongue. Cells in the mouth are subjected to lots of injury from heat and abrasion, and thus must divide frequently to replace those lost due to injury and old age. Normally, cells divide quickly as we develop in the womb and through infancy, and then the rate slows down considerably, just to replace cells that die. The division of cells in the mouth and elsewhere is under very tight control, regulated by the genes within the cells. When this control is lost, the cells may start to divide in a haphazard, uncontrolled manner, and grow to form a swelling of abnormal cells, called a " tumor ". A "

8. National Spot: Mouth Cancer National Institutes of Health. A pitch for tobacco Maybe you've seenthose ads, asking if that spot on your tongue is mouth cancer. http://whyfiles.org/152baseball/5.html

Mouth of a 28-year-old who chewed a can of spit tobacco a day for 10 years. National Institutes of Health A pitch for tobacco Maybe you've seen those ads, asking if that spot on your tongue is mouth cancer. The topic arises not just because mouth cancer strikes 30,000 Americans and kills nearly 8,000 per year. But also because some cases are caused by chewing tobacco and snuff. No question, chewin's way cool. Courtesy National Institutes of Health And you guessed it: these are drugs-of-choice for some baseball players. We don't know why (could it be simply to kill boredom?). So kids: as you pick a favorite ball player, maybe you should choose a non-chewer one who may stick around for a while. Like cigars and cigarettes, smokeless tobacco is addictive. But since smokeless supplies as much nicotine as three cigarettes, "many people say that quitting smokeless is harder" than cigarettes, says Gregory Hartig, an associate professor of otolaryngology who specializes in head and neck cancer at University of Wisconsin Hospital. Hartig adds that the risk of oral cancer rises fourfold among users of spit tobacco, as it's also known. While that is dangerous, he says cigarettes increase the risk of oral cancer 15-fold (not to mention their role in causing lung cancer).

9. British Dental Health Foundation supports mouth cancer Awareness Week. mouth cancer, sometimes calledoral cancer, can affect the lips, tongue, cheeks and throat. http://www.dentalhealth.org.uk/mouth/

Public Press Profession Public home Search: Whole site Links FAQs for: Tell me about cancer Healthy lifestyles Cultural groups Diagnosis Treatment Living with Mouth Cancer Facts Links The British Dental Health Foundation supports Mouth Cancer Awareness Week Mouth cancer, sometimes called oral cancer, can affect the lips, tongue, cheeks and throat. Every year in the UK, there are 4,000 new cases identified, and 1,700 deaths. Other countries have similar rates of incidence. The number of new cases is on the rise, but deaths could be reduced if the disease was identified early enough. The main problem is that many people do not visit their dentist for regular check-ups. Mouth cancer is particularly associated with people over 40 who smoke and/or drink alcohol. However, younger people who do not fall into any obvious risk group can fall victim to the disease. It can occur in all parts of the mouth, tongue and lips, whether you have your own natural teeth or wear false teeth (dentures). If mouth cancer is diagnosed in its early stages it can respond well to treatment and the outcome can be good. For patients diagnosed with mouth cancer the primary reaction is often shock, perhaps even denial. This is a critical time and patients need to reach out for help, appropriate care and management.

10. British Dental Health Foundation mouth cancer. What is mouth cancer? Back to top, Who can be affected by mouthcancer? mouth cancers are more common in people over 40, particularly men. http://www.dentalhealth.org.uk/faqs/leafletdetail.php?LeafletID=24

11. WebMD/Lycos - Health Guide Besides gum disease and mouth cancer, spit tobacco causes cavities. http://webmd.lycos.com/content/dmk/dmk_article_6462880

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12. BBC News | Health | People 'ignorant Of Killer Mouth Cancer' A survey finds that people are unaware of the symptoms of oral cancer, which kills 1 600 people a year in the UK. http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/health/newsid_456000/456972.stm

Front Page World UK UK Politics ... Help Friday, September 24, 1999 Published at 23:22 GMT 00:22 UK Health People 'ignorant of killer mouth cancer' The public are unaware of the dangers of oral cancer People are unaware of the symptoms of oral cancer, despite the fact it kills 1,600 people a year in the UK, says a survey. The research, published in the British Dental Journal, found that only half of those questioned had even heard of oral cancer, which covers cancers of the mouth, lip and tongue. The BBC's Daniel Sandford: "The biggest causes of the cancer are tobacco and alcohol" And though more knew or guessed that smoking was a prime risk factor for developing the disease, only one in five were aware that excessive alcohol drinking could also trigger it. The survey has prompted the British Dental Association to call for the reduction of oral cancer to be included in government targets for cutting cancer. It also believes a major publicity campaign would save lives. The survey also showed that people had worryingly low awareness of colon cancer, another disease which relies on early detection to give sufferers a much improved chance of survival. But 97% knew about lung cancer, 96% about skin cancer, 86% about cervical cancer and 78% about prostate cancer.

13. Mouth Cancer As with other forms of cancer, the direct cause of mouth cancer is not yetclear. Caustic Substances. Back to Top of Page. Alcohol and mouth cancer. http://www.mkdentalcare.com/MouthCancer.htm

Before Bleaching After Bleaching Before Cosmetic Dental Treatment After Cosmetic Dental Treatment Home We have tried to bring together an much information as we can about Cancers in the mouth. We have lots of links and these pages are being constantly updated. If you leave here and find a better source please let us know and we will put in new links. Frequently Asked Questions What is cancer? Will I be in pain? What causes cancers of the mouth and throat? How Common is it? ... A personal experience of Mouth Cancer. What is cancer? The organs are made of cells. Cancer is a disease of these cells. Although cells in different parts of the body may look and work differently, most repair and reproduce themselves in the same way. In a benign tumour the cells do not spread to other parts of the body and so are not cancerous. If they continue to grow at the original site, however, they may cause a problem by pressing on the surrounding organs. A malignant tumour consists of cancer cells which have the ability to spread beyond the original site. If the tumour is left untreated, it may invade and destroy surrounding tissue. Sometimes cells break away from the original (primary) cancer and spread to other organs in the body through the bloodstream or lymphatic system. When these cells reach a new site they may go on dividing and form a new tumour, often referred to as a secondary or a metastasis. Doc tors can tell whether a tumour is benign or malignant by examining a small sample of cells under a microscope. This is called a biopsy.

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15. HealingWell.com Library - News And Articles News Diet and mouth cancer Have a chicken sandwich without the bread; SmokelessTobacco Can Cause Cancer More education needed for young users in West Virginia http://healingwellhemonco.subportal.com/health/Diseases_and_Conditions/Cancer/Mo

Search Site: Search Web: HealthPortal Diseases and Conditions Cancer Mouth News: Diet and Mouth Cancer Have a chicken sandwich without the bread Smokeless Tobacco Can Cause Cancer More education needed for young users in West Virginia, researchers found Chew On This Experts say spit tobacco causes gum disease, oral cancer The Anti-Nutrient That Fights Cancer Study shows soy compound may prevent oral cancer Tongue Cancer Rates Up Among Younger Americans Doctors can't explain rise in treatable disease Spreading the Word About Oral Cancer Rates are inexplicably rising among people younger than 40 Cigars: A Smoking Gun for the Heart Stogie smokers hike risk of death from coronary disease Sponsor: Bookstore Video Webcasts Watch Doctor Produced Webcasts Free HealingWell Newsletter! Get our best features delivered directly to you. HTML Text AOL Sponsor: We subscribe to the HONcode principles of the Health On the Net Foundation Visit WellnessBooks.com Home Conditions ... Search HealingWell.com, Version 3.0 HealingWell.com

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Search Site: Search Web: HealthPortal Diseases and Conditions Cancer Mouth Diet and Mouth Cancer Diet and Mouth Cancer Have a chicken sandwich without the bread Researchers at the New York University College of Dentistry studied the relationship of diet to cancer of the mouth. They reported in the September 2000 issue of Cancer Causes and Control that increased intake of fruits and vegetables seems to reduce the risk of mouth cancer, particularly among smokers. They also said that eating more chicken and turkey reduces the risk of cancer of the mouth. But high consumption of bread, cereals and dairy products can increase the risk. This was a small study only 87 cases were reviewed. And the dentists said it takes years for the risks or benefits to appear. So you may not want to make any changes in your diet until there's more information. But it wouldn't hurt to plan a turkey dinner, would it? 11-DEC-2000 Sponsor: Bookstore Video Webcasts Watch Doctor Produced Webcasts Free HealingWell Newsletter! Get our best features delivered directly to you. HTML Text AOL Sponsor: We subscribe to the HONcode principles of the Health On the Net Foundation Visit WellnessBooks.com

17. Wood Stoves Linked To Mouth Cancer Wood stoves linked to mouth cancer. Of the cancer patients, about 48% hadmouth cancer, 27% had pharyngeal cancer and 25% had laryngeal cancer. http://www.webcom.com/~bi/mouthcancer.htm

Thursday January 21 8:07 PM ET Wood stoves linked to mouth cancer NEW YORK, Jan 21 (Reuters Health) Wood burning stoves appear to increase the risk of cancers of the mouth and throat, a study suggests. People exposed to the smoke from such stoves have 2 to 3 times the risk of cancers of the mouth and throat, and the wood stoves may be responsible for 30% of all such cancers, according to the study conducted of 2,352 people living in Southern Brazil. ``Cooking and heating stoves are used in more than half the world's households and have been shown in many locations to produce high indoor concentrations of particulates, carbon monoxide and other combustion-related pollutants,'' reported Dr. Eduardo Franco, of McGill University, Montreal, Canada, and colleagues in the International Journal of Epidemiology. ``Wood and coal fires generate a number of combustion products which are known, or suspected carcinogenic agents.'' Franco, along with Brazilian colleagues, compared 784 patients with mouth and throat cancers to 1,568 people without cancer. Of the cancer patients, about 48% had mouth cancer, 27% had pharyngeal cancer and 25% had laryngeal cancer.

18. Wood Stoves Linked To Mouth Cancer And Pet Cancers Wood Stoves Linked to mouth cancer and Pet Cancers. Wood stoves linkedto mouth cancer, Thursday January 21 807 PM ET. NEW YORK, Jan http://www.webcom.com/~bi/cancer.html

Wood Stoves Linked to Mouth Cancer and Pet Cancers Wood stoves linked to mouth cancer, Thursday January 21 8:07 PM ET NEW YORK, Jan 21 (Reuters Health) Wood burning stoves appear to increase the risk of cancers of the mouth and throat, a study suggests. People exposed to the smoke from such stoves have 2 to 3 times the risk of cancers of the mouth and throat, and the wood stoves may be responsible for 30% of all such cancers, according to the study conducted of 2,352 people living in Southern Brazil. ``Cooking and heating stoves are used in more than half the world's households and have been shown in many locations to produce high indoor concentrations of particulates, carbon monoxide and other combustion-related pollutants,'' reported Dr. Eduardo Franco, of McGill University, Montreal, Canada, and colleagues in the International Journal of Epidemiology. ``Wood and coal fires generate a number of combustion products which are known, or suspected carcinogenic agents.'' Franco, along with Brazilian colleagues, compared 784 patients with mouth and throat cancers to 1,568 people without cancer. Of the cancer patients, about 48% had mouth cancer, 27% had pharyngeal cancer and 25% had laryngeal cancer.

19. Mouth Cancer CancerAnswers provides the latest information on the most effective traditionaland alternative mouth cancer treatments available. mouth cancer. http://www.canceranswers.com/Mouth.Cancer.html

MOUTH CANCER What is Mouth Cancer? Cancer of the mouth, or "oral cavity", includes that extending back as far as behind the last molar ("wisdom tooth"). This would include the area behind the lips, gums, inside of the cheeks, palate, and front 2/3 of the tongue. The tonsils and back of the tongue are further back, and are located in the "oropharynx". Thus, cancers of areas behind the last molar are not considered "mouth cancer". Also, cancers of our 3 major salivary glands (parotid, submaxillary, sublingual) are considered separately, as well as those of the jaw bones and muscles. Therefore, it is important to identify the area the cancer arose from, even if it subsequently spread to other areas. It is this area it originally arose from which determines what type of cancer it is. Cells in the mouth are subjected to lots of injury from heat and abrasion, and thus must divide frequently to replace those lost due to injury and old age. Normally, cells divide quickly as we develop in the womb and through infancy, and then the rate slows down considerably, just to replace cells that die. The division of cells in the mouth and elsewhere is under very tight control, regulated by the genes within the cells. When this control is lost, the cells may start to divide in a haphazard, uncontrolled

20. Oral Cancer, Mouth Cancer, Dental Cancer Because cancer treatment may make the mouth sensitive and more easily infected,doctors often advise patients to have any needed dental work done before http://www.medicalconsumerguide.com/dental/oral_cancer.html

Primary Care Elective Care Dental Vision ... Braces Find Dentists General Dentists Cosmetic Dentists Laser Dentists Orthodontists ... Implant Dentistry ORAL CANCER Oral cancer usually occurs in people over the age of 45 but can develop at any age. What are the Symptoms of Oral Cancer? A sore on the lip or in the mouth that does not heal A lump on the lip or in the mouth or throat A white or red patch on the gums, tongue, or lining of the mouth Unusual bleeding, pain, or numbness in the mouth A sore throat that does not go away, or a feeling that something is caught in the throat Difficulty or pain with chewing or swallowing Swelling of the jaw that causes dentures to fit poorly or become uncomfortable A change in the voice Pain in the ear These symptoms may be caused by cancer or by other, less serious problems. It is important to see a dentist or doctor about any symptoms like these, so that the problem can be diagnosed and treated as early as possible. How is Oral Cancer Diagnosed? If an abnormal area has been found in the oral cavity , a biopsy is the only way to know whether it is cancer. Usually, the patient is referred to an oral surgeon or an ear, nose, and throat surgeon, who removes part or all of the lump or abnormal-looking area. A pathologist examines the tissue under a microscope to check for cancer cells.

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