Making sure your mouth stays as healthy as it can be is the goal of a free oral cancer screening taking place at the Door County Medical Center Dental Clinic on Wednesday. Dentists will take a look at your mouth, tongue, and visible throat for signs of cancer and other precancerous conditions. The American Cancer Society projects that over 54,000 people will be diagnosed with oral cancer. If caught early, your chances of survival are 80 to 90 percent, compared to just 43 percent if not detected until its later stages. Tanya Fischer from the Door County Medical Center Clinic says when it comes to any issue involving the throat and mouth, it is important to be proactive rather than reactive.
The free oral cancer screenings will take place at the Door County Medical Center Dental Clinic from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. No appointments are necessary.
