Oral |Cancer is a type of cancer that is typically found in people who have poor oral habits, such as smoking tobacco products.

  • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently reported that the 5-year survival rate is approximately 61%, but early detection and intervention can lead to more promising numbers.

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