Oral cancer is rising at an alarming rate! – latest BBC article
August 11, 2009
The latest BBC article on oral cancer is alarming!
This article suggests that Alcohol is to blame for the alarming rise in the rate of oral cancers among men and women in their forties.
The number of mouth, tongue and lip cancer has risen by 26% in the past decade. Since the 1950’s alcohol consumption has doubled and is most likely culprit – says cancer research UK.
The Facts:
Each year approximatley 1,800 people die from oral cancer in the UK.
There are 5000 newly diagnosed cases each year.
Vizilite oral cancer screening is the number 1 in Oral cancer screening and is now available at Harley Street Dental Studio. Dr Mark Hughes and Dr Adam Thorne are both trained is perfoming the Vizilite oral cancer screening test and are now offering it to their patients or patients referred to the practice via their own GP.
Contact the practice to have your Vizilite test today – 02076365981 or email info@harleystreetdentalstudio.com
Prevention is key.
Please speak to Debbie at Harley Street Dental Studio if you have any further questions.
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