Oral Cancer

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.

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Author:	Debby Golonka, MPH Carrie Henley	Last Updated: May 21, 2007
Medical Review:	Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine Andrew Swan, MD, CCFP, FCFP - Family Medicine
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