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2023-04-11 11:42:04
What are the chances of getting oral cancer ata the age of 76??? Below I gave attached the pic...jjj
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Cancer can occur at any age.

Answered2023-04-13 12:50:30

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Get biopsy of lesion done for final diagnosis. For prescription of medication and instructions on investigations, you can consult through this.

Answered2023-04-13 08:14:42

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Hello sir Please be aware See as per clinical pic there are no chances but presence of infected teeth can cause osteomyelitis and necrosis For further details you can consult me Thanks

Answered2023-04-12 15:11:42

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Hello Thr is more chances in old age.visit to maxillofacial surgeon for Physical examination

Answered2023-04-12 04:01:39

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As age advances chances of getting oral cancer increases. Average age being 64 years. The body cells are damaged over a period of time that’s why it’s more common in old age. Also the prognosis is poor in old age. As it is there is no particular figure for the age of 76 years .

Answered2023-04-11 15:11:49

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Hi. Oral cancer risk increase with age. It becomes faster after  50 years and peaks between  60 and 70 years. Reason could be:- Poor oral hygiene. Lack of dental care. Habits Tobacco Coming to the photograph attached :- I can appreciate white lesion , physical examination is mandatory As i could appreciate Sharpe edges of teeth it could be because of that as well or something else, physical examination and detail history is required before coming to any conclusion. Symptoms:- White lesion Difficult in swallowing Any lumps Wound on oral mucosa which dsnt heal I hope this information meets your needs and expectations.
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kindly visit oral and maxillofacial surgery for physical examination and evaluation.

Answered2023-04-11 18:55:27

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