Short, evidence-based guides on oral cancer detection and prevention. Written for regular people, not clinicians.
Definition, types, key statistics, causes, and what the warning signs look like — a plain-English overview.
Red and white patches, sores that don't heal, lumps, and numbness — what to look for and when to act.
Step-by-step: lips, gums, tongue, floor of mouth, palate, throat. All you need is a mirror.
Incidence, survival rates by stage, who's most affected, and the growing role of HPV.
HPV-16 is now the leading cause of throat cancer in the US. What that means, who's at risk, and how the vaccine helps.
Six evidence-based steps: quit tobacco, limit alcohol, get vaccinated, protect your lips, and get screened regularly.
They can look similar. Here's how to tell them apart — and when a sore in your mouth needs a clinical eye.