Marshfield Clinic To Offer Free Oral Cancer Screenings
Sunday, April 10th, 2016 -- 10:41 AM
In honor of Oral Cancer Awareness Month, Marshfield Clinic will offer free oral cancer screenings from 1-5 p.m., April 22.To participate in the oral cancer screening call 715-387-5245 or 800-782-8581, ext. 7-5245, to reserve an appointment. Oral cancer is not a rare disease. Approximately 48,330 people in the U.S. in 2016 will be diagnosed with oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancers, according to the American Cancer Society. An estimated 9,570 people will die of these cancers.
The good news is it can often be found early through a simple and quick screening. Any adult with a history of smoking or using chewing tobacco, significant alcohol use, or a mouth sore that keeps coming back or has not healed within two weeks should be screened. An oral cancer screening should be conducted every year. Appointments are necessary for this free screening. Walk-in appointments are not accepted
Feel free to contact us with questions and/or comments.