Head and Neck Cancer

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Oral Cavity Cancer



The oral cavity includes the lip, the alveolar ridge (area immediately behind the top front teeth), the retromolar trigone (small area behind the wisdom teeth), the floor of the mouth (area under the tongue), the buccal mucosa (lining inside the lips and cheeks), the tongue, and the hard palate.




Approximately 30,000 new cases of oral cavity cancer occur each year. Studies show there is a strong link between smoking and alcohol consumption and disease developm...Read the full article