Oral Cancer Awareness Month: Symptoms and Risk Factors to Watch Out For

Did you know that nearly 54,000 new cases of oral cancer are diagnosed in the United States every year? It may not get as much attention as other types of cancer, but it can still be a life-threatening issue. Having oral cancer screened and diagnosed early could make all the difference for your chances of survival. Seeing as April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, now is a good time to review some of the risk factors and symptoms associated with this disease.