Mouth cancer

Cancer of the mouth is the largest category of head and neck cancers and occurs in men more than women. Most patients are over age 50 years, but more than 10% of cases are diagnosed in younger individuals. In fact, there has been a significant increase in the number of cases among patients younger than age 45 years in the past 20 years. The two main factors associated with cancer in the mouth are tobacco and alcohol, but some cancers, particularly those found in the back of the mouth, are associated with exposure to human papillomavirus (HPV).
Source: Dental Abstracts - Category: Dentistry Tags: Oral Cancer Source Type: research