Agency: The Bridge | Author: Margaret Byrnes |
Oral Cancer Campaign – How Henry Helped Save Lives
WHY ORAL CANCER?
The man pictured in Figure 1is Henry – a typical west of Scotland middle-aged man – drinks a bit too much, smokes, avoids going to the dentist or doctor, and had never heard of oral cancer, much less the signs or symptoms. Henry had a sore spot in his mouth that wouldn't go away, he ignored it for a while and eventually went to the doctor. He was diagnosed with oral cancer. Because Henry presented late, the cancer...