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Cancer St. Louis?
Cancer - mouth; Mouth cancer; Head and neck cancer; Squamous cell cancer - mouth
Prevention
- Avoid smoking or other tobacco use
- Have dental problems corrected
- Limit or avoid alcohol use
- Practice good oral hygiene
References
National Comprehensive Cancer Network Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology: Head and Neck Cancers. National Comprehensive Cancer Network; 2009. Version 2.2009.
Posner M. Head and neck cancer. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia,...
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