Prevention of Oral Cancer is done with the reduction in smoking and alcohol.
Limiting excessive use of alcohol and smoking can largely reduce the risk of having oral cancer. But there is at least one person in four who doesn't fall under this risk factor and yet develops oral cancer. 5 year survival rate in case of oral cancer is as high as 59 percent and it can be prevented effectively by curbing down high-risk behaviour like smoking and alcohol consumption.
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Oral cancer is the uncontrolled division of the cells occurring in the tongue, salivary glands, tonsils, lips, and upper and lower part of the mouth.
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