Raising Awareness: Mouth Cancer Action Month
November is dedicated to Mouth Cancer Action Month, a global campaign aimed at raising awareness of oral (mouth) cancer — including the lips, tongue, gums and throat.
As incidence of mouth cancer continues to rise, early detection and prevention are more important than ever.
You play a role. Regular self-exams, staying alert for unusual changes (such as red or white patches, non-healing sores or lumps), and discussing screenings with your dental or medical professional can make a lifesaving difference.
Helpful Links
- Campaign overview & toolkits: Oral Health Foundation – Mouth Cancer Action Month
- Self-examination guide: Mouth Cancer Foundation – Self-Check Guide
- Oral Cancer Information and Resources: From the ASTDD
- Poor Oral Health Influences Head and Neck Cancer Patient Survival: Consortium Pooled Analysis – Journal of the National Cancer Institute
