Cancer Spots Detected at Benefit in Irving, TX

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Five cancer spots detected during free cancer screenings in Irving, TX.


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HPV Linked to Oral Cancer

The human papillomavirus, also known as HPV, comes in many forms. It has been found that HPV-16 is in fact a leading cause of oral cancers.


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Free Oral Cancer Screenings – Irving, TX

Fight Oral Cancer Foundation - Pegasus Skating Group

Pegasus Skating Group and Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer (SPOHNC) are coming together for the SKATE4SPOHNC event.  The Fight Oral Cancer Foundation will be providing free oral cancer screenings at SKATE4SPOHNC and Arma Shahidi will be signing autographs and taking pictures. Location: Campion Trail, T.W. Richardson Grove Park, 333 East [...]


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Advanced Gum Disease May Raise Cancer Risk

A new study suggests a common form of gum disease, periodontitis, may significantly raise the risk of head and neck cancer.


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Samantha’s Story

September 2, 2009 I do not smoke, and I only consume alcohol socially, for example, at weddings, or special occasions, or maybe for a relaxing weekend with my husband. Yet, I was diagnosed with Tongue Cancer on February 6th, 2009. I am an oral cancer survivor. About 4 years ago I noticed a sore spot [...]


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Michelle’s Story

May 13, 2009 I was diagnosed with mucoepidermoid carcinoma on palate in October of 2007. I was lucky that it was low grade and only required surgery and did not loose any bone. The bad part was that even though I am a dental assistant and should have known better, I ignored the lump for [...]


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Together we fight oral cancer. Together we save a life every hour.