{"id":37,"date":"2018-04-13T14:51:00","date_gmt":"2018-04-13T14:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marshdentalpa.com\/blog\/?p=37"},"modified":"2018-04-13T14:51:23","modified_gmt":"2018-04-13T14:51:23","slug":"oral-cancer-screening-in-allentown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marshdentalpa.com\/blog\/2018\/04\/13\/oral-cancer-screening-in-allentown\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Need an Oral Cancer Screening in Allentown"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"stopWorldwide, millions of people die from cancer each year. It is a sad fact that quite a few of those deaths could have been prevented through earlier detection and treatment. Of course, no one wants to think about the idea that they might have a serious disease, which is part of the reason why so many people fail to adhere to a recommended cancer screening schedule. Here at your dentist\u2019s office, we\u2019re particularly concerned that so many people don\u2019t regularly get an oral cancer screening in Allentown. Let\u2019s talk a bit more about oral cancer and why getting checked for it is important for everyone.<\/p>\n

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Oral Cancer \u2014 a Devastating Illness<\/h2>\n

It was projected at the beginning of this year that over 50,000 people<\/a> in the U.S. would be diagnosed with oral cancer, and that more than 10,000 people would die of the disease. That is a mortality rate of roughly 20 percent!<\/p>\n

The folks who must fight oral cancer often have a difficult road ahead of them. They may face major surgery as well as other cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy and radiation. However, early detection may lessen the extent of the treatment.<\/p>\n

Getting Screened Is Quick and Painless<\/h2>\n

The standard recommendation is for adults to get screened for oral cancer once a year \u2014 and it\u2019s super easy to do! Your dentist can do a quick check for signs of oral cancer when you go in for a routine appointment<\/a>. The screening involves a visual and tactile examination that searches for:<\/p>\n