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<h3> That persistent sore should not be ignored. A spot in the mouth may warn of cancer.</h3> <p>If you notice a red or white sore in your mouth, and it doesn't go away within a week, you should have it checked by a dentist. The reason: these lesions may someday become cancerous. But while the thought of cancer might be scary, it is easier than ever to recognize this problem early -- and the tests are painless.</p> <center> <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" width="85%" align="center"> <tbody> <tr> <td align="left">"While oral cancer typically affects those over 40 with a history of smoking and/or alcohol use, recent reports indicate an increase in oral cancer in populations traditionally considered at lower risk. In fact, 25% of oral cancers occur in people who do not smoke and have no other risk factors. Data show that oral cancer incidence in women has increased from 15% of all patients with oral cancer to a full third of oral cancer cases over the last 45 years." </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right"> <b><a href="http://www.envoyglobal.net/archive/h/866AUZBMCW821277.html" target="_blank"> "Oral Cancer is rising in women, young people and non-smokers"</a> <br> The Oral CDX Newsletter,</b> October 2003 </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </center> <p>When oral cancer is not detected until later, it will claim the lives of about half the patients who are diagnosed. Early detection is so important that, during the second half of 2003, the American Dental Association launched a separate advertising campaign specifically to encourage dentists to look for early signs of oral cancer. When caught right away, the disease is easier to treat, and easier to cure. </p> <p>Oral lesions are the result of irritation to the gums, the tongue or the inside of the cheeks. They are especially common among tobacco users. </p> <p>The American Dental Association has more information about the warning signs that may precede oral cancer. Click on this link to their Internet site: </p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.ada.org/public/topics/cancer_oral.asp" target="_blank"> The American Dental Association</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/content/CRI_2_4_1X_What_is_oral_cavity_and_oropharyngeal_cancer_60.asp?rnav=cri" target="_blank"> The American Cancer Society</a> <p>Dr. Morton diagnoses and treats oral lesions, and can provide you with more information. We invite you to call his Moorestown office to set up an appointment. </p> </li>
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