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December 07, 2006
Detroit Oral Cancer Project
Head and neck cancers are one of the major causes of facial difference.
"If my dentist had not diagnosed my cancer, I would likely be dead by now." That powerful comment is in a new video on a Web site as part of a comprehensive continuing dental education course dealing with oral cancer screening and prevention that is now offered online by the University of Michigan School of Dentistry.
Detroit Oral Cancer Project: www.detroitoralcancer.org
"African American men in Detroit have one of the highest rates of oral cancer in the nation. The goal of the Detroit Oral Cancer Prevention Project is to prevent deaths from oral cancer in the city of Detroit by increasing awareness and providing free screenings."
While the web site and information provided are targeted toward a specific audience, it is valuable for anyone.
Posted by pfa at December 7, 2006 02:01 PM