Maggie Klee | Published on April 22, 2016
Updated on March 1, 2019
April is Oral and Testicular Cancer Awareness Month making it the perfect time to talk about the importance of knowing what’s normal for your body. These two cancers don’t get the media attention that other cancers receive, but should because they can be detected early, and therefore, treatment can be much easier. This month, help us spread the word about preventing or detecting oral and testicular cancers in an early stage.
Testicular Cancer
What you need to know:
Testicular cancer is the most common cancer for males ages 15-35 in the United States. This year, more than 8,720 men will be diagnosed with testicular cancer. When detected early, testicular cancer is nearly 100 percent curable.
What you can do to reduce your risk:
Women- this cancer may not affect you but you can play a huge role in helping the men in your life prevent or detect cancer early.
Oral Cancer
What you need to know:
Oral cancer is twice as common in men as in women. Every year, more than 45,750 people are diagnosed with the disease. Tobacco and alcohol use are among the strongest risk factors for oral cancer.
What you can do to reduce your risk:
1.6 million people will be told they have cancer this year, but 50 percent of cancers diagnosed today can be prevented. By paying attention to changes in your body and telling your doctor when you notice something different, you can help detect cancer in an early, more treatable stage. For more information on testicular and oral cancers, visit preventcancer.org.
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