Uttar Pradesh: 50 cases of oral cancer detected in Firozabad in 20 days
India TV NewsHighlights 50 patients having primary symptoms of mouth cancer have surfaced in Firozabad within 20 days According to the doctors, the majority of these patients are in the age group of 30 to 50 years On Feb 4, the dental dept of Firozabad medical college started the cancer screening OPD In a shocking development, 50 cases of patients having primary symptoms of mouth cancer have surfaced in 20 days during screening at the out-patient department of the Firozabad medical college. Head of the dental department, Dr Kiran Singh, said, 50 patients suffering oral problems have been tested positive for mouth cancer till February 24. According to doctors, factors that can increase risk of mouth cancer include tobacco use of any kind, such as cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco and snuff, among others. Heavy alcohol use, excessive sun exposure to your lips, sexually transmitted virus called human papillomavirus, weakened immune system can also lead to mouth cancer.
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