2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.