41. The Public: Frequently Asked Questions: Oral Cancer oral cancer Return to Oral Health Topic oral cancer Consumer questionspublicinfo@ada.org. Frequently Asked Questions oral cancer http://www.ada.org/public/faq/cancer.html

The Public Oral Health Topics A-Z Listing Category Listing Oral Cancer Return to Oral Health Topic: Oral Cancer Consumer questions: publicinfo@ada.org Frequently Asked Questions Oral Cancer I have a white patch in my mouth? How can I prevent oral cancer? I recently noticed a white patch in my mouth that won’t seem to go away. Should I be concerned? Any mouth sore that persists for more than a week should be examined by your dentist. Leukoplakia is a thick, whitish-color patch that forms on the cheeks, gums or tongue and is caused by excess cell growth. It is common among tobacco users and can also result from irritations such as ill-filling dentures or a habit of chewing on one's cheek. The danger of leukoplakia is that it can progress to cancer. Your dentist may want to take a biopsy if the leukoplakia appears to be threatening. Back to Top How can I help prevent oral cancer? Eliminate any risk factors such as tobacco and alcohol and regularly visit your dentist. Periodic dental exams allow early detection and appropriate treatment if cancer develops. If at any time you notice any changes in the appearance of your mouth or any of these signs and symptoms, contact your dentist at once:

42. Tobacco Control -- IMHOLTE 7 (4): 443 Former majorleague baseball player Bill Tuttle died in 1998 after a long battle with oral cancer. His life and death show what spit tobacco does to its customers, and how it's promoted by its manufacturers. http://tc.bmjjournals.com/cgi/content/full/7/4/443

HOME HELP FEEDBACK SUBSCRIPTIONS ... Email this link to a friend eLetters: Submit a response to this article Published eLetters for this article Related articles in Tobacco Control Similar articles found in: Tobacco Control Online Search Medline for articles by: IMHOLTE, J. Alert me when: new articles cite this article Download to Citation Manager Tob Control 443-444 ( Winter ) Obituary Anti-spit tobacco crusader Bill Tuttle Former major-league baseball player and anti-spit tobacco champion Bill Tuttle died on 27 July 1998 in Anoka, Minnesota, after a long battle with oral cancer. He was 69. He is survived by wife Gloria; their three daughters Debra Heyers, Kimberly Oliver, and Cindy Chase; four children from a previous marriage Patricia Bradley and Becky Porter, Robert, and James; and 17 grandchildren. Tuttle was an outfielder, and is still remembered for his theatrical catches while playing 11 seasons with the Detroit Tigers, Kansas City Athletics, and the Minnesota Twins. His legacy, however, will extend far beyond the ballpark. Until his last days, Tuttle, along with his wife Gloria, was an outspoken critic of his nemesis:

43. Newsletter 9 Article with links to referencesCategory Society Issues Health Water Treatment Fluoridation......PFPC NEWSLETTER 9 Fluoride, Gingivitis oral cancer © 2002 PFPC. Summary INTRODUCTIONTHE PATENT GINGIVITIS Statistics oral cancer - Statistics. Part 2. http://64.177.90.157/pfpc/html/newsletter_9.html

PFPC NEWSLETTER #9: "Fluoride, Gingivitis & Oral Cancer" Summary: Gingivitis and periodontal disease are the oral diseases requiring most urgent intervention. Over 90% of the U.S. population over 13 is affected. Strong links have been made to heart disease and low birth weight and infant mortality. For heart disease the association with gingivitis is stronger than the one for smoking or high cholesterol. As heart disease is the #1 killer in the US, many efforts are undertaken to reduce this alarming figure. In Canada large pictures of a diseased heart are placed on cigarette packs alerting to the fact that smoking causes heart disease. It is of great importance that warning labels and pictures of periodontal disease, oral cancer, diseased hearts, pituitary and thyroid glands, as well as Alzheimer’s brains - just to name a few - are placed on all oral care products containing fluoride. Why? A patent by the pharmaceutical company Sepracor discloses that concentrations of fluorides from fluoridated toothpastes and mouthwashes activate G proteins in the oral cavity, thereby promoting gingivitis and periodontitis, as well as oral cancer. Incomprehensibly, this vital information is being withheld from the public by all parties involved, including the company, at least two well-known Universities, and numerous oral disease experts. This includes a much-decorated ADA scientist who was involved in setting the CDC recommendations for fluoride intake in children, served as head of a Food and Drug Administration subcommittee that decides which dental products to make available to the public, and who chaired the panel on safe use of fluoride for the Centers for Disease Control

44. Dental Research Institute Laboratory Welcome to the oral cancer Research Laboratory! NoHee Cellular Immortalizationand Development of Human oral cancer. The objectives http://www.dent.ucla.edu/dri/lab/

PARK ORAL CANCER RESEARCH LAB GROUP MEMBERS LAB ALUMNI ... GUEST BOOK Welcome to the Oral Cancer Research Laboratory! No-Hee Park, D.M.D., Ph.D. Professor and Dean, UCLA School of Dentistry Cellular Immortalization and Development of Human Oral Cancer The objectives of our laboratory are to understand the basic mechanism of the development of human oral cancer and to innovate new therapeutic modalities against oral cancer. We have developed an in vitro in vitro model, we have also found that telomeres, flanking the two ends of eukaryotic chromosomes, progressively shorten during immortalization, and the critically short telomeres in HOK-16B are then protected from further shortening by elevated telomerase activity. Telomerase activation is necessary to sustain the immortal phenotype of cells, and it occurs during the early stage of carcinogenesis. To study the mechanism of telomerase activation during oral carcinogenesis in situ , we have adopted the hamster oral carcinogenesis model, and cloned the promoter element and full-length cDNA of the hamster telomerase gene ( hamTERT ). We are currently studying the mode of

45. Man Without A Face To Talk . . . As a 12year-old Little Leaguer, Rick Bender tried his first plug of chewing tobacco, emulating his major-league heroes. At age 26, he was diagnosed with oral cancer. He underwent four surgeries over the next two years and lost one-third of his tongue, half of his jaw and partial use of his right arm. Since then, Bender has dedicated his life to educating people about the dangers of spit tobacco. http://www.schsa.org/Info/media/articles/a1999/Man_without_a_face_to_talk____/ma

'Man without a face' to talk on dangers of chewing tobacco By Marijke Rowland Bee staff writer (Published: Tuesday, February 2, 1999) As a 12-year-old Little Leaguer, Rick Bender tried his first plug of chewing tobacco, emulating his major-league heroes. At age 26, he was diagnosed with oral cancer. He underwent four surgeries over the next two years and lost one-third of his tongue, half of his jaw and partial use of his right arm. Since then, Bender has dedicated his life to educating people about the dangers of what he calls "spit tobacco." On Thursday, Bender, now 36, will bring his cautionary tale to Modesto Junior College. "His appearance makes a big impact on people," said Hilda Sielicki, MJC health coordinator. "The cancer that can eat up the skin is awful." Bender, who now lives in Montana, has worked with the surgeon general, Major League Baseball and appeared on the "Today" show and other national news shows. MJC, the Stanislaus County Health Services Agency and Doctors Medical Center Foundation are sponsoring Bender's appearance, which will include a talk, slide show and question-and-answer session. Young people and families are especially encouraged to attend.

46. TOBACCO ROLE IN THE ETIOLOGY OF ORAL CANCER, PERIODONTAL DISEASE AND OTHER ORAL PIC Homepage. TOBACCO ROLE IN THE ETIOLOGY OF oral cancer, PERIODONTAL DISEASEAND OTHER ORAL LESIONS. Chewing of tobacco represents a risk for oral cancer. http://www.dent.ucla.edu/ftp/pic/visitors/Tobacco/page1.html

PIC Homepage TOBACCO ROLE IN THE ETIOLOGY OF ORAL CANCER, PERIODONTAL DISEASE AND OTHER ORAL LESIONS Lecturer Dr. Heddie O. Sedano, DDS, Dr. Odont Tobacco usage either smoked (cigarette and pipe) or chewed and or dipped, has become one of the larger health problems world wide to the degree that is considered by some a world epidemic. Additional consequences to tobacco usage are, among others: expensive medical cost originated by prolonged treatments of diseases associated with tobacco usage; increased demand on professional health services and diminished work productivity and lost work days by tobacco users. A condensed review of tobacco usage in its various forms and its impact on oral health is presented here according to the topics listed below. Brief historical review General statistics Tobacco and precancerous lesions Tobacco and oral carcinoma ... References BRIEF HISTORICAL REVIEW For the first time in 1997 the tobacco companies acknowledged that tobacco is addictive either smoked or chewed. Tobacco has been linked to heart disease, strokes, lung diseases, lung cancer, oral cancer, gum disease and tooth loss. It took over 500 years to definitely shift from the original assumption that tobacco was beneficial for human health to the present knowledge that tobacco is essentially a killer.

47. Oral Cancer-Confronting The Enemy Information from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. Text and graphics. http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/Spectrum/NIDCR3/3menu.htm

The Human Toll What We Know.... About How Cancer Develops What We Know... About Oral Cancer The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research: Asking the Questions, Seeking the Answers ... National Institutes of Health 31 Center Drive MSC 2290 Bethesda, MD 20582-2290

48. Lip And Oral Cavity Cancer Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer. General Information. Note Separate PDQ summaries onPrevention of oral cancer and Screening for oral cancer are also available. http://www.meb.uni-bonn.de/cancer.gov/CDR0000062930.html

Treatment statement for Health professionals Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer Get this document via a secure connection General Information Cellular Classification Stage Information ... Changes to This Summary (02/11/2003) General Information Note: Separate PDQ summaries on Prevention of Oral Cancer and Screening for Oral Cancer are also available. The oral cavity extends from the skin-vermilion junctions of the anterior lips to the junction of the hard and soft palates above and to the line of circumvallate papillae below and is divided into the following specific areas: lip anterior 2/3 of tongue buccal mucosa floor of mouth lower gingiva retromolar trigone upper gingiva hard palate The main routes of lymph node drainage are into the first station nodes (buccinator, jugulo-digastric, submandibular, and submental). Sites close to the midline often drain bilaterally. Second station nodes include the parotid, jugular, and the upper and lower posterior cervical nodes. Early cancers (stages I and II) of the lip and oral cavity are highly curable by surgery or by radiation therapy, and the choice of treatment is dictated by the anticipated functional and cosmetic results of treatment and by the availability of the particular expertise required of the surgeon or radiation therapist for the individual patient. [ ] The presence of a positive margin or a tumor depth greater than 5 millimeters significantly increases the risk of local recurrence and suggests that combined modality treatment may be beneficial. [

49. Spit Tobacco Factsheet from the American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery what is spit tobacco, what's in it, physical and mental effects, early warning signs of oral cancer, quitting tips, and at the bottom of the page, a highly graphic graphic. http://www.sinuscarecenter.com/tobchaao.html

Spit Tobacco This brochure is a copy of an American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Public Service Brochure. This site maintainted by Peter J. Casano, M.D., (601) 932-5244 Jackson, MS Sean Marsee of Ada, OK, lifted weights and ran the 400 meter relay. By the time he was 18 years of age, he had won 28 medals. To keep his body strong, he did not smoke or drink. But he did use smokeless tobacco, because he thought it wasn't harmful to his health. When oral cancer was discovered, part of Sean's tongue was removed. But the cancer spread. More surgeries followed, including removal of his jaw bone. In his last hours, Sean wrote - -he could no longer speak- -a plea to his peers; "Don't dip snuff". He died at age 19. What Is Spit Tobacco? There are two forms of spit tobacco: chewing tobacco and snuff. Chewing tobacco is usually sold as leaf tobacco (packaged in a pouch) or plug tobacco (in brick form) and both are put between the cheek and gum. Users keep chewing tobacco in their mouths for several hours to get a continuous high from the nicotine in the tobacco. Snuff is a powdered tobacco (usually sold in cans) that is put between the lower lip and the gum. Just a pinch is all that’s needed to release the nicotine, which is then swiftly absorbed into the bloodstream, resulting in a quick high. Sounds ok, right? Not exactly, keep reading.

50. Oral Cancer Research Group http://www.hsdm.med.harvard.edu/pages/ocrsch.htm

51. Cancer Sites: Oral Cancer Cancer Sites oral cancer. Consensus / Consultation Session on oral cancerXV Asia Pacific Cancer Conference 15 December 1999 , Madras, India. http://www.uicc.org/cancersites/oral/

International Union Against Cancer Union Internationale Contre le Cancer Donate... Our Sponsors Who we are What we do ... Cancer Congress Oslo - June 2002 UICC WCCO World Conference for Cancer Organisations OECI Roll of Honour COPES Cancer Organizations, Public Education, and Patient Services National Cancer Control Planning GLOBALink The International Tobacco-Control Network Tobacco Control Nutrition Nursing Cancer Sites: Women Men Governing Bodies (Restricted) © 2002 UICC Access Terms Services Resource Materials Publications ... Press Releases Cancer Sites Oral Cancer Consensus / Consultation Session on Oral Cancer XV Asia Pacific Cancer Conference 15 December 1999 , Madras, India The Consensus session was held at the Connemara Hotel, Chennai (Madras) in the forenoon of Wednesday, 15 December 1999. It was sponsored by Dr. Jin-Pok Kim, Secretary-General of the APFOCC and Chairman of the Treatment Committee of the UICC (who personally donated US$ 2,000), the UICC and the Organising Committee of the XV APCC. The session was chaired by Prof. Jin-Pok Kim and Prof. E. Robinson, President of the UICC. Dr. S. Krishnamurthi, Chairman of the Scientific Programme Committee of the XV APCC, acted as the moderator. Papers were presented by Dr. S. Krishnamurthi, Dr. D.D. Patel, Director of the Gujarat Regional Cancer and Research Institute, Ahmedabad, Dr. G.K. Rath, Professor and Head of Radiation Oncology at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences rotary cancer hospital, New Delhi, Dr. R.S. Jayatilake, Chairman of Clinical Oncology, post graduate Institute of Medicine, Sri Lanka, Dr. Jean Pierre Pignon of the Gustave Roussy Institute, France and Dr. M. Krishnan Nair, Director of the Regional Cancer Centre, Trivandrum. The papers were followed by a general discussion from the floor.

52. Cancer Of The Mouth And Throat Information about oral cancer from Calgary Regional Health Authority. 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!)

53. Oral Cancer Foundation Site Map oral cancer Foundation oral cancer facts oral cancer in the news What's newDental community involvement The tobacco connection Funding / Donations http://www.oralcancerfoundation.org/site_map.htm

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54. The Oral Cancer Foundation The oral cancer Foundation makes no warranties or representations, expressed orimplied, as to the accuracy or completeness, timeliness or usefulness of any http://www.oralcancerfoundation.org/disclaimer.htm

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55. Oral Cancer you could be at an increased risk for developing oral cancer. Learn How torecognize some of the signs symptoms with our oral cancer selfexam. http://www.dentalreference.com/html/cancer.html

s="na";c="na";j="na";f=""+escape(document.referrer) Do You smoke? Do you drink alcohol? you could be at an increased risk for developing oral cancer. Learn How oral cancer self-exam related: squamous cell carcinoma oral cancer location and frequency predisposing factors complications of head and neck radiation ... self-exam Cancer is defined as an uncontrolled proliferation of cells, invading, and causing damage to surrounding tissues. Different symptoms present depending on location in the body. Typically, oral cancer manifests as a growth and/or a sore that does not resolve with time. Although other conditions can present with similar features, if you discover any new growths or sores in your mouth that do not heal within 2 weeks, contact your dentist or physician immediately for professional evaluation. Oral cancer can be life threatening; but with early diagnosis, the prognosis is often good. For clinical purposes, tumors are classified as being benign or malignant. Benign tumors have a limited growth capacity and do not invade adjacent tissues or cause death. Malignant tumors do not have a finite growth capacity, tend to spread and may cause death.

56. Dental Reference - Your Online Source For Dental Information to the American Cancer Society, there are a number of factors, in addition to tobaccouse, that increase the risk of oral cancer excessive consumption of http://www.dentalreference.com/

s="na";c="na";j="na";f=""+escape(document.referrer) Whether you’re thinking about a cosmetic procedure or just looking into ways to improve your oral health, dental reference.com is here to help! Learning Center From tooth eruption dates to dental anatomy, we cover it. Dental degree not required. Dictionaries and Guides Need an answer quick? With three glossaries and one of the most comprehensive dental dictionaries on the web, you’ll find it. Self-Tests cosmetic dentistry dental Decay dental abscesses dental phobia ... tmd How To ... How to Brush How to floss How to quit smoking Self-Exams Baby Teeth Bad Breath oral cancer pet dental Smoking Recession Over 26% of the US population currently smokes. The fastest growing segment of which are teenage girls. Recent studies in gum disease suggest a correlation between smoking and increased risk for gum disease or periodontal disease. Research has identified tobacco use as a major risk factor in the development and progression of periodontal disease. Smoking suppresses the body's defense mechanisms against the progression of periodontal infection. A Mouth Full of Lead Candy may have found a new partner in crime. Dental researchers are beginning to look at the role of lead in tooth decay.When lead is absorbed into the body, its concentrations build up. Traditionally,lead poisoning generally occurs in children when old, peeling lead paint is ingested (pica); though, there are many other sources of potential contamination (traffic fumes, tap water, etc). Lead poisoning Symptoms include the appearance of dark band/ line along the gums, local muscular paralysis, and colicky pains.

57. Oral Cancer Info At IVillage.com you are here iVillage.com health cancer oral. oral cancer, essential info for oralcancer. Signs of oral cancer. articles on oral cancer. Treating Tumor on Palate. http://www.ivillage.com/topics/health/0,10707,412773,00.html

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58. The Oral Cancer Foundation A nonprofit, public service organization which provides facts and resources for patients, caregivers and health professionals. A forum is also available. http://www.oralcancerfoundation.org/

The Oral Cancer Foundation is a national public service, non-profit entity designed to reduce suffering and save lives through prevention, education, research, advocacy, and support. In the US, a person dies from oral cancer every hour of every day. However, when found early, oral cancer has an 80 to 90 % cure rate. This site will provide you with information about the rates of occurrence, risk factors which lead to oral cancer, treatments, current research, and current oral cancer related news. A patient / survivor forum is open to the public where those currently fighting oral cancer can gain insights and inspiration from those who have been there before them. A comprehensive resource list is also available to link you to other pertinent oral cancer data on the web and elsewhere for patients, caregivers, and the public. Site updated on

59. HON - News : Tracking Oral Cancer's Growth Other news for Mouth Neoplasms. Resources from HONselect. Trackingoral cancer's Growth Expert outline stages of disease development. http://www.hon.ch/News/HSN/512062.html

HON News - 300 medical topics and themes Themes: A B C ... I J K L M N ... P Q R S T U ... W X Y Z Browse archive: Mar Feb Jan Dec ... Sep Other news for: Mouth Neoplasms Resources from HONselect Tracking Oral Cancer's Growth Expert outline stages of disease development MONDAY, March 17 (HealthScoutNews) There are distinct stages in a cell's evolution from healthy to cancerous, and understanding the characteristics of each stage can improve diagnosis and treatment, says a Medical College of Georgia researcher. Dr. Baldev Singh is a professor of oral biology and maxillofacial pathology and an expert on oral cancer cells. Oral cancer is one of the few cancers with an unchanged death rate over the last 25 years. About 66 percent of blacks and 44 percent of whites die within five years of being diagnosed with oral cancer. Tobacco is the chief risk factor for oral cancer, characterized by white lesions in the mouth. Oral cancer, which is often diagnosed by dentists, is visible and observable as it progresses. Singh has studied oral cancer and precancerous cells microscopically. He's grown the cells in their sequential stages to develop a model that traces oral cancer progression. This model may help lead to earlier diagnosis of oral cancer, when treatment is more effective.

60. American Oral Cancer Foundation Home - Promoting Early Detection Of Oral Cancer Dedicated to the early detection through education and screening. http://www.aocf.org

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