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Commando surgery with reconstruction by Dr Majid Ahmad Talikoti Worldwide, there are 350,000 to 400,000 new cases of oral cancer diagnosed each year. Even with today's medical and dental advances, this number hasn't improved significantly in years. Oral cancer is particularly dangerous for two reasons: 1) it is routinely discovered late in its development and 2) oral cancer patients have a 20 times higher risk of developing a second cancer even five to ten years after the first diagnosis. Doctors can't explain why one person gets oral cancer and another doesn't, even when they have the same risk factors. The known risk factors include: Smoking and Tobacco Use - At least 75% of those diagnosed with oral cancer are tobacco users, including the so-called 'smokeless' tobacco. Alcohol - Heavy use of alcoholic beverages increases the risk of oral cancer. Smoking and Alcohol Use Combined - Those who smoke and drink heavily are 15 times more likely to develop oral c
