Mouth Cancer Peterborough
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MOUTH CANCER PETERBOROUGH
Sadly, more than 1,800 people in the UK lose their life to mouth cancer every year.
Many of these deaths could be prevented if the cancer was caught early enough.
As it is, people with mouth cancer are more likely to die than those having cervical cancer or melanoma skin cancer.
At The Peterborough Dental Hub we offer Oral (mouth) Cancer screening 7 days a week.
Its just £25 for a full examination which includes the Cancer Screening. If we find anything suspicious we will refer you to the 14-Day Urgent Cancer Appointment List at Peterborough General Hospital.
This is just part of the great service we offer at The Peterborough Dental Hub.
Why Dental Examinations are important?
Every dental examintion starts with a very thorough extra-oral and intra-oral examination, taking into account the medical history and lifestyle of our patients, and checking for any abnormalities, signs or symptoms.
If your dentist finds something unusual they will refer you to a hospital consultant.
When mouth cancer is spotted early, the chances of a complete cure are good, However, too many people come forward too late, because they do not visit their dentist for regular examinations, if you have any concerns you must mention them and get it checked out.
WHAT SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF MOUTH CANCER DO WE LOOK FOR?
As mouth cancer can strike in a number of places including the tongue, gums, lips and cheek it is very important that you know what to look for.
If you experience any of these, get it checked out by your dentist or doctor:
Ulcers which do not heal within 3 weeks
Red and white patches in the mouth
Lumps or swellings in the mouth, head or neck area
Early detection is the secret to curing cancer.