Problem
Malignant neoplasm of mouth and throat
Experimental visualization of narrower problems
Other Names:
Oral cancerCancer of oesophagus
Cancer of pharynx
Mouth cancer
Malignant neoplasm of buccal cavity and pharynx
Nature:
Oral cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer - half of those diagnosed die from it. It is curable if detected early on but oral check-ups are notoriously overlooked.
Incidence:
Cancers of the mouth and throat have increased in Europe over the period 1995 to 1989. According to a 1992 European report, there were more than 2,000 new cases and 1,500 deaths attributed to oral cancer each year. Specifically, the number of women dying from cancer of the tongue was up 40% since 1965. Although oral cancer is similar in incidence to cervical cancer, most women are unaware of the disease. Overconsumption of alcohol is linked to cancers of the mouth, throat, larynx, oesophagus and liver, and the effects are multiplied by smoking.
In clinical trials, about 41% of cancers were found in abnormalities that dentists did not consider cancerous. One US survey showed that only 15% of adults reported ever having had an oral exam.
Broader Problems:
Malignant neoplasmsMalignant neoplasmsDiseases of upper respiratory tractHealth risks of alcohol consumption Narrower Problems:
Lip cancerCancer of the gumCancer of the tongueCancer of the larynxCancer of the salivary glandCancer of the parts of the pharynxMalignant neoplasm of parts of the mouth Values:
MalignancyNeoplasm References:
Chretien, et al: Current Therapy of Head and Neck Cancer: proceedings of the first international conference of the Society of Head and Neck SurgeonsPindberg, J J: Oral Cancer and Precancer Web Page(s):
Oral Cancer Information CenterSubject(s):
Medicine → Cancer??Medicine → Lungs, throat??
Medicine → Pathology??
Medicine → Teeth, mouth??
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
23.04.2019 – 15:00 CEST