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Screening for oral cancer: Consumer fact sheet


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  • Website: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)
  • Resource type: Fact sheet

Summary - The message of this resource is:

There is not enough evidence to know if the benefits of oral cancer screening outweigh the harms for people without symptoms. Reduce your risk of oral cancer: don't smoke and drink alcohol only in moderation. See a doctor if you have unusual lumps or bumps in your mouth or on your lips.


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Keywords

oral cancer, mouth, tongue, lips, screening


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Rated on: 9/27/2016 3:29:37 PM

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