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By Tammy Davenport, About.com Guide to Dentistry since 2005

Saliva Test may Detect Oral Cancer

Sunday March 12, 2006
According to The Oral Cancer Foundation, someone dies from oral cancer every hour of every day in the United States alone. The National Institutes of Health reports that scientists may soon be able to detect signs of oral cancer from saliva samples. Oral Cancer is highly curable if detected in its early stages.

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Related: Oral Cancer Overview | Smoking & Dental Problems

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