When it comes to oral cancer regular examination and early detection can save your life.
Oral Cancer Screening
The safe blue light source we use, called Velscope, allows us to see abnormalities in your oral tissues that are invisible to the naked eye. The device looks like a handheld flashlight, and there is no radiation or side effects from this exam. Testing with Velscope is completely safe, and results are available immediately.
Velscope is the only system with full FDA approval.
Click the link to see what the experts are saying about Oral Cancer and The VELscope: Velscope Featured on ”The Doctors” tv show
Why Screening Matters:
Oral cancer rates are increasing and are a serious health concern
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Oral cancer affects three times as many people as cervical cancer.
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Many oral cancer victims are non-smokers.
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Risk factors include alcohol use, sexual activity, family history of cancer, and stress.
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Rates are rising dramatically among women, young people, and non-smokers.
The Facts:
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Late-stage detection: The 5-year survival rate is only 22%.
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Early-stage detection: Survival rates increase dramatically to 80% or higher.
Recent research has also demonstrated a strong link between oral cancer and the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), making early detection more important than ever.
Call Lakemoor Dental today (847-978-6441) to schedule your oral cancer screening.