Oral Cancer

Interview with Dr. Michael Cairn, chairman, Dept. of Oral and Facial Pathology, University of Boston who talks about dental hygiene. Cairn talks about the different types of cancer you can get in your mouth and throat and how many people contract the disease.

Radio National (National Australia)
Health Report - 04/08/2008 - 08:30 AM
Dr Norman Swan
Producer Mr Brigitte Seega 02 8333 1423

Cairn discusses how the use of alcohol and cigarettes can heighten the risks of oral cancer. Cairn talks about how people can check for oral cancers them selves. Cairn talks about the surgery that is needed to remove cancers. Cairn talks about abscess ulcers, their causes and how to prevent them.

Interviewees: Dr. Michael Cairn,
Chairman, Dept. of Oral and Facial Pathology,
University of Boston
Duration: 16:13
Summary ID: C00031617379

To listen to the interview, go to: http://www.abc.net.au/rn/healthreport/default.htm

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