Mouth Cancer Action Month, the campaign taking place throughout November to raise awareness of the disease.
New data suggests that many are still unaware of what causes mouth cancer, with nobody out of a survey of 2,000 able to identify the four main risk factors: smoking, drinking alcohol to excess, poor diet and HPV. It is estimated that about 60,000 people in the UK will be diagnosed with mouth cancer in the next decade so it’s clear that Mouth Cancer Action Month, organised by the British Dental Health Foundation, is more important than ever in educating the public about the disease. Tobacco is still the main cause for the disease, however experts suggest that the human papillomavirus (HPV), transmitted through oral sex, could overtake tobacco and alcohol as the main risk factor in the next decade. Risks to look out include ulcers that do not heal within three weeks, red and white patches and lumps or swellings in the mouth.
Throughout November our team will be taking part in the Blue Ribbon Badge Appeal and are proudly wearing their badges to create awareness of Mouth Cancer. You can buy your badge here- http://www.mouthcancer.org/page/blue-ribbon-appeal