Mouth Cancer Cambridge
Early Detection
Oral cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide, with over 8,000 cases diagnosed each year in the UK. Sadly, many cases are only detected at a later stage, when treatment can be more complex.
Early detection is key and can make a significant difference to outcomes.
At Cambridge Dental Hub, we offer oral (mouth) cancer screening seven days a week as part of a full dental examination.
The screening costs ÂŁ25 and is included within your comprehensive check-up. If we identify anything that needs further investigation, we will make a fast-track referral to the 14-day urgent cancer pathway at Addenbrookes Hospital.
This service is part of our commitment to providing thorough, preventative care and peace of mind for our patients.
Signs and symptoms
- Ulcers (present for three weeks or more and usually unilateral)
- White patches (leukoplakia)
- Red patches (erythroplakia)
- Speckled red and white patches (erythroleukoplakia)
- Lumps on lip or in the mouth (not typical of simple mucocele or polyps)
- Lumps in the neck
- Unexplained pain or bleeding
Mouth Cancer Statistics
Although oral cancer is uncommon in the UK, cases have increased over recent years. It is more common in men, rare under the age of 40, and most often detected by dentists during routine examinations.
At Cambridge Dental Hub, we take your health seriously. Every full dental examination includes an oral cancer screening, and our team carries out hundreds of screenings each week.
Your examination includes a review of relevant risk factors and a careful check of all soft tissues in the mouth, particularly the tongue and floor of the mouth. We look closely for any swellings, ulcers, or unusual patches.
If we identify anything of concern, we will make a same-day referral to the NHS 14-day urgent cancer pathway at your local hospital, ensuring fast and appropriate follow-up.