Oral Cancer and Head & Neck Cancer Awareness

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April 20th, 2023


Illustration of Oral Cancer Awareness ribbon which is burgundy and white. Text states: "Nearly 54,000 people will be diagnosed with oral cancer this year. It is 2 times more common in men than women."

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month and Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month.

According to the American Dental Association, oral cancer includes the lips, gums, roof and floor of the mouth, inner cheeks as well as the first two-thirds of the tongue. Head and neck cancer occurs at the base of the tongue, the tonsils and throat.

Early detection of these cancers helps with treatment and survival. According to the American Cancer Society, about 54,000 people will be diagnosed this year with males twice as commonly affected as females.


This information in this post is for general educational purposes only and does not warrant or represent any information as related to health as specifically appropriate for you. It is not intended to be medical advice or replace the relationship that you have with your health care providers. You should always seek medical advice on any diagnosis or treatment from a qualified health care provider. The information is provided “as is” without any representations or warranties, express or implied.

Dr. Eileen Crespo, MD

Dr. Eileen Crespo is the Vice President of Medical Services at Delta Dental of Minnesota. She is a practicing pediatrician of over 25 years. She graduated from Syracuse University with a BS in Biology and received her medical degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo. She is currently a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Co-Chapter Oral Health Advocate (COHA) of the Minnesota American Academy of Pediatrics, and a member of the Board of Directors of Children’s Dental Services, and the Minnesota Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.



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