Oral Cancer in Herefordshire

The Facts

• More than 5,000 people are diagnosed with oral cancer in the UK each year.
• Around 1,800 die from the disease annually in the UK - on average one death every 5 hours.
• The 5-year survival rate for sufferers of mouth cancer is 50%. About 70 per cent of mouth cancers are detected at a late stage, reducing chances of survival.*

Often reassurance is all that is required but if necessary rapid hospital referrals can be made via our surgery. If you have any worries do not hesitate to contact the practice for an assessment.