Oral Cancer: Prevention
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Prevention
The following guidelines can help you prevent oral cancer:
- Don't use tobacco in any form.
- Drink alcohol only in moderation.
- Get dental checkups twice a year so that signs of oral cancer can be detected early.
| Last updated: | March 15, 2007 |
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| Author: | Debby Golonka, MPH |
| Reviewed By: | Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Pat Truman, MATC |
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