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Guide Note
Oral Cancer starts in the mouth which may include the lips, cheeks, gums, teeth, tongue, hard palate or soft palate.
Fast Facts:
- US Cases Per Year: 34,000
- Usually begins in the tongue or floor of the mouth
- The sixth leading cause of cancer related deaths
- Early signs are difficult to detect because they are painless
- Tobacco use contributes to 80%-90% of cases