Oral Cancer

 What is Oral Cancer & How Can Oral Cancer be Detected Early? 


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  1. Michelle Alan (Plaque to the Future)July 19, 2022 at 9:33 AM

    Great video Charlene! It was very informative and thorough. According to the Canadian Dental Association, those over the age of 45 are at risk and early detection is key to having a better prognosis for cancer (CDA, 2022). In order, to prevent oral cancer, it is important to be familiar with your mouth to ensure that you can detect any signs or symptoms during oral self-examination. Any unusual lumps or bumps or lesion that does not go away within two weeks should be reported to your dentist immediately. Having regular dental check-ups is also very important in detecting oral cancer as your oral healthcare provider can perform oral cancer screening and note any irregularities in your mouth. They can also provide additional information regarding risk factors of oral cancer to increase awareness of the disease.
    Canadian Dental Association (CDA). (2022). Oral Cancer. Canadian Dental Association: Your Oral Health. Retrieved July 19, 2022, from http://www.cda-adc.ca/en/oral_health/complications/diseases/oral_cancer.asp

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    1. Charlene WAugust 3, 2022 at 1:12 PM

      Thank you Michelle. I agree with providing additional information regarding risk factors can increase the awareness of the disease. I will definitely use this during my practice.

      Charlene

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  2. Brenda KatabaziJuly 19, 2022 at 12:15 PM

    Thank you for this video Charlene! I enjoyed how you showed us the proper way to do a oral cancer screening. Accoring CDA (2008), oral is usually diagnosed in the advanced stages and has a 5 year survival rate. Therefore, early detection can increase the survival rate. It also impotant to note that oral cancer is most common in India, Pakistan, Taiwan. Although Canada does not have the highest percentage, it has caused 1,100 deaths in 2007 (p. 269). So it important to inform our clients about oral cancer and how to perform oral cancer screening. If we can educate a client that is willing to listen they can also educate their loved ones, collegues, etc.

    Reference:
    Laronde, D. M., Hislop, T. G., Elwood, J. M., & Rosin, M. P. (2008). Oral cancer: just the facts. Canadian Dental Association (CDA). https://www.cda-adc.ca/jcda/vol-74/issue-3/269.pdf

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    1. Charlene WAugust 3, 2022 at 1:13 PM

      Thank you Brenda for your comment. I am glad to hear you enjoyed my vlog. Interesting to know that it has caused 1,100 deaths in 2007.

      Charlene

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  3. Reanna ShipclarkJuly 21, 2022 at 7:29 AM

    Great Oral Cancer tool Charlene!
    I am appreciative that you showed the individual steps of the oral cancer screening as this should be a monthly routine for seniors and their caregivers. I also liked that you did a small portion of extra oral examination as well, really beneficial for elders and the general population. According to the Government of Canada in 2021 people over the age of 45 are at a higher risk for oral cancer. Though people over the age of 60 are at the highest risks for oral cancer (GOC, 2021). This is a very important tool for those who may not be able to get to a dental office every 3-6 months. Men are also at a great risk for oral cancer at a ratio of 2:1(GOC, 2021). This is important to address as it could catch the eye of someone and potentially save their life.

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    GOC. (2021, May 06). Oral cancer. Government of Canada. https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/oral-diseases-conditions/oral-cancer.html

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    1. Charlene WAugust 3, 2022 at 1:15 PM

      Hi Reanna, thank you for ur comment. Nice to hear you enjoyed my vlog. Nice interesting facts about the prevalence of risk of oral cancer for men. That is a huge ratio!!

      Charlene

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  4. AnonymousJuly 22, 2022 at 6:30 AM

    Great video Charlene and very informative! As oral cancer tends to increase with age this is a great topic for the elders. The American Cancer Society reports that half of all oral cancer patients are 65 years of age and older. It is important for everyone especially seniors to be aware of their oral health and keep track of things that may be changing intra orally. This is why this oral cancer screening tool is great because it shows you step-by-step how to look and feel for things that may be out of the norm. Early detection is key to a good prognosis, therefore, going to the dentist regularly is the best tool as they are able to see things that the naked eye cannot ("Are Seniors More At Risk For Oral Cancer?", 2019).

    References:
    Are Seniors More At Risk For Oral Cancer?. (2019). https://www.123dentist.com/are-seniors-more-at-risk-for-oral-cancer/#:~:text=Yes%20%E2%80%94%20the%20risk%20of%20oral%20cancer%20tends,becomes%20to%20take%20care%20of%20your%20oral%20health.

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    1. AnonymousJuly 22, 2022 at 6:31 AM

      This was posted by Victoria Campbell

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    2. Charlene WAugust 3, 2022 at 1:17 PM

      Hi Victoria, thank you for your comment. Glad to hear that you enjoyed my video!
      I like how you mentioned that clients who are 65 years older are more likely to report that they have oral cancer.

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  5. Caroline SommervilleJuly 28, 2022 at 10:19 AM

    Great video Charlene! It is so important to make videos like this to get the word out there about oral cancer and how it can affect you, especially when it comes to seniors. More than 52% of oral cancers are diagnosed in their advanced stages due to later discovery of the lesion (Bowen & Pieren, 2020, p. 220). That's over half of all oral cancer cases. With statistics like that, it is so important for clients to understand the gravity of at-home oral cancer screenings. I feel as though patient education on this topic is particularly important because I think a lot of people have this idea that it can't happen to them, but it can and it does.

    Bowen, D. M. & Pieren, J. A. (2020). Dental hygiene theory and practice (5th ed.). Elsevier.

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    1. Charlene WAugust 3, 2022 at 1:19 PM

      Hi Caroline, glad to hear you like my vlog! Wow. that is crazy.. 52% is a huge number to only be diagnosed in the advanced stages of Oral Cancer.

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  6. AnonymousAugust 2, 2022 at 1:41 PM

    Nice video Charlene! This is a great topic for the seniors especially as they get older. The incidence of oral cancer is higher amongst seniors and elders (Wilson, 2019), so this DIY oral cancer screening video tutorial is great to show them how simple and easy it is to do yourself, and what to look for and feel for. Patient education is very important, the more they know the better! This could potentially be a life saving video, as the survival rate among those with untreated oral cancer is 30% (RGCRC, 2021); unfortunate statistics, but this goes to show just how important regular oral cancer screenings can be.


    RGCRC (April 21, 2021) How Long can someone live with untreated mouth cancer? https://www.rgcirc.org/blog/long-can-someone-live-untreated-mouth-cancer/

    Wilson, O,. (May 25, 2019) Are Seniors more at Risk for Oral Cancer?. https://www.healthscareconcept.com/are-seniors-more-at-risk-for-oral-cancer/

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  7. AnonymousAugust 2, 2022 at 1:42 PM

    comment by Emily Harrett

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    1. Charlene WAugust 3, 2022 at 1:20 PM

      Hi Emily, thanks for ur comment. I am glad to hear to like my vlog. The survival rate of untreated oral cancer is only 30%. That is crazy!

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