We may not hear about oral cancer as often as other types of cancer, yet it’s actually responsible for one death every hour. Did you know that roughly 50,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral cancer this year, and only about half will be alive in the next five years? This is because oral cancer is often not found until it’s in its advanced stages where it’s moved into other areas of the body such as the lymph nodes. Your dentist in San Ramon can help patients achieve a better prognosis with early detection and consistent checkups.
