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    Know Your Risks

    This short assessment will help you find out if you have major risk factors for ovarian cancer.

    OverviewSee All in OverviewShow Blurbs
    Oral cancer is cancer that starts in the mouth or throat. Oral cancer is fairly common and very curable if found and treated at an early stage. A healthcare provider or dentist often finds oral cancer in its early stages because the mouth can be easily examined. ...more
    All tobacco products, from cigarettes to snuff, contain toxins, carcinogens, and nicotine, an addictive substance. ...more
    Know the signs of oral cancer. You can check your mouth for early signs of oral cancer. All you need to do is look at your mouth in a mirror. ...more
    Tobacco and alcohol use, sun exposure and other factors can increase your risk for oral cancer. ...more
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    Tests after a diagnosis of oral cancer can help your healthcare provider learn more about your cancer to help decide the best treatment. ...more
    The stage of a cancer is how much and how far the cancer has spread in your body. The stage of a cancer is one of the most important things to know when deciding how to treat the cancer. ...more
    A detailed look at different types of biopsies, and how and why they are done....more
    Being told you have oral cancer can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help. ...more
    Deciding on TreatmentSee All in Deciding on TreatmentShow Blurbs
    Oral cancer is often curable, especially if it is found early. Treatment can also help control oral cancer, meaning it may help control symptoms or reduce its spread. Once you know the type and stage of oral cancer you have, you and your healthcare provider will decide on a treatment plan. Read on to learn more. ...more
    These questions can help you communicate with your healthcare provider and know what to expect for your treatment. ...more
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    You may have difficulty eating or lose your appetite during cancer treatment. Try eating small, frequent meals throughout the day. To improve your appetite, don't drink beverages with your meals. ...more
    Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while. Fatigue from chemotherapy tends to happen a few days after the treatment, peaks, and then gets better before the next treatment. Fatigue from radiation may not happen right away. ...more
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    Prevention and ScreeningSee All in Prevention and ScreeningShow Blurbs
    Some risk factors for oral cancer, such as family history, may not be in your control. But others may be things you can change. Knowing the risk factors can help you make choices that might lower your risk. ...more
    Cancer FAQsSee All in Cancer FAQsShow Blurbs
    Oral cancer is cancer that starts in the mouth or throat. Oral cancer is fairly common and very curable if found and treated at an early stage. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. ...more
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    Southern New Mexico
    Surgery Center

    2301 Indian Wells Rd. Suite B
    Alamogordo, NM 88310
    www.snmsc.org

    Phone: 575.437.0890
    Fax: 575.437.0905
    Email: info@snmsc.org

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