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Located in Toms River, NJ 
        732-341-1118
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Oral Cancer Screening
Located in Toms River, NJ 
732-341-1118
Located in Toms River, NJ
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Outstanding Oral Cancer Screening Services

Effective Early Detection for Oral Cancer

We offer oral cancer screening with VELscope. Oral cancer is one of the few types of cancer that has not seen a significant reduced mortality rate in the past 30 years. Without proper detection methods, a person may have oral cancer and not even know it. 

In almost all cases of oral cancer, early detection plays a major role in a patient’s chance of survival. By diagnosing and treating oral cancer early, a patient’s five-year survival rate is 80 - 90 percent higher.

VELscope Oral Cancer Screening

While men above the age of 50 are typically at risk for oral cancer, there has been a recent increase in the number of women with oral cancer due to a connection between oral cancer and the human papilloma virus (HPV-16).

The VELscope oral cancer screening system utilizes specialized white light source and viewing scope that makes it easier for your dentist to look closely at the tissues inside your mouth. Abnormal tissue shows up much darker than normal tissue under the special light.

Risk Factors for Oral Cancer

  • Frequent use of tobacco products (cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco)
  • Excessive consumption of alcohol
  • Genetics (a family history of oral cancer or any type of cancer)
  • Excessive exposure to the sun at a young age
  • Sexually active

An abnormal screening does not always mean that the patient has cancer. If an abnormal screening occurs, your doctor may schedule a second scan later to see whether the dark spots disappear or may choose to perform a gentle, non-invasive brush biopsy to make sure it’s not cancer.
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732-341-1118
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