Excessive chewing of betel nut, alcohol consumption and
smoking increases the chance of getting cancer, according to Dr Rose Andrew
from the Department of Health.
Oral cancer is said to be one of the most dangerous forms of
cancer affecting PNG with an average of three patients needing treatment at
Port Moresby General Hospital oral health clinic each week.
Research has shown
that people between the ages of 25 and 40 are likely to develop oral cancer.
Dr Andrew said if a child who starts chewing at the age of
10, will likely develop mouth cancer at the age of 25. She said that many who
come for treatment are at the later stages of detection.
There are several types of
oral cancer but around 90% originate in the tissues that line the mouth and
lips. Please click:
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