Oral Cancer 101 – Facts You Should Know

The term oral cancer includes cancers in the back of the throat and the mouth. This serious disease will take the lives of over 10,000 people each day. According to The Oral Cancer Foundation, close to 49,500 Americans will be diagnosed with oral or pharyngeal cancer each year with that number decreasing. This disease is a direct result of smoking, certain infections such as the human papillomavirus and more. Take a look at our infographic below and get a few detailed facts on this type of cancer.

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