Diagnóstico Precoce do Cancro Oral: Prevenção Secundária sob a Forma de Rastreio Oportunista ou Rastreio Organizado?

Resumo

Oral cancer is the sixth most common cancer in the world with around 300 000 new cases annually, with a five-year survival rate after diagnosis of 40%.2 In Portugal, there are about 1000 new cases per year and 500 deaths.2 Oral cancer appears more frequently in men (2: 1 ratio male / female) after the fourth decade, although it has been documented worldwide, an increased number of this cancer in younger adults and women. [...]