Are you at risk of having oral cancer?

7^th Global Summit on Cancer Therapy

October 05-07, 2015 Dubai, UAE

Amerah Alsalem

Riyadh Colleges of Dentistry and Pharmacy, Saudi Arabia

Posters-Accepted Abstracts: J Cancer Sci Ther

Abstract :

The aim of the study is to detect if you are at risk of getting oral cancer. Cancer can be identified by detection of the risk factors, prevention, symptoms and signs of oral cancer, methods of diagnosis, assessment and treatment. Tobacco, alcohol, sun and past history of head and neck cancer are risk factors for oral cancers. So, avoiding smoking, alcohol and decreasing exposure to sun, seeing your doctor and self examination decreases the risk for oral cancer. By routine oral examinations, the dentist can detect any abnormality that may be early manifestation of the oral cancer. Also, the main treatment is surgery for small cancers while chemotherapy and radiotherapy in addition to surgery for larger tumors. Smoking, alcohol, prolonged exposure to sun and history of head and neck tumors are risk factors for oral cancer so avoid them and visit your dentist regularly.

Biography :

Amerah Alsalem is a Dental Intern in Riyadh Colleges of Dentistry and Pharmacy (RCsDP), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia.

Email: amerah.alsalem@gmail.com