Did you know?…

• In North America, approximately 34,000 people were diagnosed with oral cancer and 8,500 died from the disease
  in 2006
• You are at an increased risk of developing oral cancer if you smoke, drink alcohol, and/or are over 40
• 25% of oral cancer cases don’t fit the high-risk profile
• Nearly half of oral cancer patients are expected to die within 5 years upon diagnosis, but it is 80 to 90% survivable
  if diagnosed early
• Unfortunately, only 35% of oral cancer cases are diagnosed in the early stages

Ask your dentist for your oral cancer exam with VELscope today!
It’s quick, painless, and it may save your life!
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