About Oral Cancer
The Oral Cancer Foundation estimates that oral cancer affects nearly 37,000 Americans each year. Oral cancer primarily affects those over the age of 40 but recently, the disease is rising among young people. Twenty-five percent of oral cancer patients have no known risk factors, including tobacco and/or excessive alcohol use. There is a link between oral cancer and HPV (human papillomavirus). But there is some good news. If detected early, oral cancer can be cured.
Oral Cancer Screening at NewYork-Presbyterian
NewYork-Presbyterian provides screening for oral cancer.
Columbia University Medical Center Campus
- Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
Telephone: 212-305-9054
Weill Cornell Medical Center campus
- Department of Otolaryngology
Telephone: 646-962-5355
Additional Information
- American Cancer Society: Oral Cavity and Oropharyngeal Cancer
- National Cancer Institute: Oral Cancer
- Oral Cancer Foundation: Website