CANCER SCREENING DURING DENTIST VISITS

Robert Madden

CANCER SCREENING DURING DENTIST VISITS

Dr. Robert Madden earned a DDS from the University of Nebraska College of Dentistry before undertaking his MBA studies. Today, Dr. Robert Madden practices as a dentist at Southwest Family Dentistry in Littleton, Colorado, near Denver, and performs a variety of services for patients, including screenings for throat and mouth cancer.

CANCER SCREENING DURING DENTIST VISITS

Cancers of the mouth and throat are serious conditions that need to be identified and treated as early as possible. With early detection, a patient has the best chance of recovery. Therefore, regular dental check-ups are very important. During a dental check-up, a patient is checked for common signs of mouth and throat cancer.

CANCER SCREENING DURING DENTIST VISITS

Possible symptoms of mouth cancer include white or red patches, a lump in the mouth, and changes in how a person chews or moves their tongue. Possible throat cancer signs include growths in the throat, as well changes in how a person swallows or speaks. The signs of these cancers vary among individuals and can include a variety of other symptoms.

CANCER SCREENING DURING DENTIST VISITS

Each year, around 40,000 individuals are diagnosed with throat or mouth cancers. They are most common in people who use tobacco products or drink heavily. By quitting smoking or reducing alcohol consumption, people can reduce their risk of getting these types of cancers.