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Multi-photon Imaging of Tumor Cell Invasion in an Orthotopic Mouse Model of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Published on: July 25, 2011
Lifesaving oral cancer screening
1Department of Oral Medicine, NYU College of Dentistry, USA.
Abstract:
Each year 605 New York State residents, on average, die from oral and pharyngeal cancer. Disappointingly, the mortality rate has not changed significantly in more than 25 years. Early detection and risk factor prevention are the two best public health tools to reduce mortality. Dental care workers must play an increasingly important leadership role in the fight against oral cancer. A technique for an annual oral cancer screening is described in this article.
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