Oral Cancer
Oral Cancer Facts
- A person dies from oral cancer every hour.
- 90% of oral cancer occurs in patients 45 years or older, which encompasses all of the Baby Boomer generation.
- Men above the age of 45 and elderly patients have the highest risk of developing oral cancer.
- Men of African ancestry have an especially high risk in every age group.
- Over 40% of those diagnosed will die within five years - National Cancer Institute.
- The high mortality rate associated with oral cancer is due to late stage diagnosis.
Frequent trips to the dentist can detect and help prevent oral cancer. Contact Dr. McKoy’s office today to schedule a screening.
Dr. McKoy’s office is proud to now offer the Identafi™ 3000
Using wavelengths of fluorescent light, the Identafi™ 3000 is able to determine small abnormalities in the tissue of the mouth not normally seen by the naked eye.