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Screening for oral cancer: Consumer fact sheet
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Got It, Hide this- Website: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)
- Resource type: Fact sheet
Summary - The message of this resource is:
There is not enough evidence to know if the benefits of oral cancer screening outweigh the harms for people without symptoms. Reduce your risk of oral cancer: don't smoke and drink alcohol only in moderation. See a doctor if you have unusual lumps or bumps in your mouth or on your lips.
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oral cancer, mouth, tongue, lips, screening
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Rated on: 9/27/2016 3:29:37 PM
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