Your Self chec™
Oral Cancer Guide
SCROLL DOWN THIS PAGE TO FIND OUT WHEN AND HOW TO CHECK.


During your regular checkup, have your dentist or doctor to check your entire mouth for signs of cancer. Regular check-ups can detect the early stages of oral cancer or conditions that may lead to oral cancer.

Stopping high risk behaviors, that include cigarette, cigar or pipe smoking, use of smokeless tobacco and excessive use of alcohol is critical in preventing oral cancers.

If you have a Self chec™ caring kit don’t forget to attach a yearly Self chec™ reminder sticker to your date book to remind you to schedule your yearly check-up.

You can also set up a free yearly reminder on the Self chec™ Web site. It's easy, just click the Green Box on the right and fill in the blanks.


Have regular dental check-ups. Your dentist should tell you how often. Also ask your doctor to check the inside of your mouth, during your yearly check-up.

IMPORTANT: The information on the cancer pages of this site was culled by the director of Self chec and initially reviewed by the folks at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, based on the newest information from the national cancer advisory organizations, including, but not limited to, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and American Cancer Society. We recognize that the national cancer advisory organizations sometimes do not agree about specific cancer guidelines, often making it confusing to the public about what to do. That is why we are asking you to err on the side of caution by always consulting a healthcare professional to advise you in the healthy choices you will make. Thank you.

This page was last updated on October 20, 2008

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