Know Cancer Network: Cancer News and Information » Oral Cancer http://www.knowcancer.net Know Cancer: The Online Cancer News and Information, Discussion Forum And Health Directory Wed, 24 Oct 2007 17:44:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 Oral Cancer And Advanced Screening Processes http://www.knowcancer.net/2007/02/13/oral-cancer-and-advanced-screening-processes/ http://www.knowcancer.net/2007/02/13/oral-cancer-and-advanced-screening-processes/#comments Tue, 13 Feb 2007 06:54:15 +0000 Know Cancer News http://www.knowcancer.net/2007/02/13/oral-cancer-and-advanced-screening-processes/ Patients diagnosed with early stage oral cancer are usually examined by their doctor for suspicious areas in the mouth and throat area. A study was conducted that tested two diagnostic aids in evaluating lesions in the oral cavity.

Chemiluminescent light, or brand name Vizilite and toluidine blue, pharmaceutical grade dye, were used in addition to the conventional, visual and manual observations of the patient.

“By combining conventional techniques with more modern techniques, we were able to better diagnose and determine the best options for patients with oral cancer,” said J.B. Epstein, lead author of the study and Professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

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