NICD acquires advanced technology to detect oral cancer.

Did you know that the NICD routinely screens for oral cancer during your check-ups? To date this has included visual and tactile tests for lumps, bumps and/or tissue changes.
Now with the addition of new technology, we are able to detect pre-cancerous areas before skin changes occur and masses develop.  Called the VELscope Vx, it is a non-invasive handheld device that uses stimulation of natural fluorescence to reveal diseased areas not yet visible or palpatable.
When found early, the 5-year survival rate for oral cancer is approximately 83 percent, as compared to a 5-year survival rate of 32 percent when found at a later stage.
Together the VELscope Vx and patient education are the most powerful weapons we can offer in the fight against oral cancer. Be aware that the use of tobacco products is the main contributor to oral cancer. If suspicious lumps, bumps or tissue changes arise between dental visits, call us immediately for a check-up. We want to keep you healthy — for life.
Contact us for more information or visit  <http://www.oralcancer.org> or <http://www.velscope.com>