Introduction+to+Oral+Cancer

Oral cancer, quite simply, is a cancer of the mouth. It can form in any part of the mouth or the throat. They often are first detected in the back of the throat and in the floor of the mouth. This type of cancer can affect anyone, although the risks are higher for certain demographics. For instance, the risk is higher if you are male, over age 40, use tobacco or alcohol, or if you have a history of head or neck cancer.

To put it in perspective, here are several noteworthy oral cancer sufferers: Babe Ruth

Ulysses Grant

George Harrison
 * All pictures from oralcancerfoundation.org