Oral Cancer Screening Questions

in Virginia Beach, VA

• Is oral cancer common?
• How curable is oral cancer?
• What are the risk factors for oral cancer?
• How do you detect oral cancer?
• What techniques and technologies do you have available?
• Your question not here?

Is oral cancer common?
Yes. 34,000 Americans are diagnosed, and over 80,000 Americans die of oral cancer every year.

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How curable is oral cancer?
When detected in its early stages, oral cancer is curable in 80 to 90% of cases. The earlier it is caught, the better the chances of a cure.

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What are the risk factors for oral cancer?
Anyone can develop oral cancer, no matter your age, sex, or habits. However, some factors that increase the risk of oral cancer include age—those over 40 are at greatest risk—and risk is likely exacerbated by long-term habits such as alcohol and tobacco use.

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How do you detect oral cancer?
Because early detection is such an important factor in survival rates for oral cancer, Dr. Folck and his staff have spared no effort or expense in investing in the latest tools and training for early detection of oral cancer.

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What techniques and technologies do you have available?
Our staff is thoroughly trained and experienced in detecting early signs of oral cancer, and we also use the state of the art ViziLite system, which allows us to detect and pinpoint growths and other abnormalities before they are even visible to the naked eye.

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Your question not here?
If you have questions not answered here, or if you're just ready to schedule your personal evaluation, call or email our Virginia Beach office today. We'll be happy to answer any questions and address any concerns you have.

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