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Growth of cancerous tissue in the mouth is referred to as oral cancer. In men, oral cancer represents 4% of total cancers whereas in women the figure touches 2%. Majority of oral cancers affect the outer layer of mucous membrane covering the oral cavity.

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Simple Nanochip Brush can Detect Oral Cancer in 15 Minutes
medindia 8870 Posts Just checking a lesion on the tongue or cheek with a gentle touch of a brush can help detect oral cancer as efficiently as more invasive techniques, say researchers at Rice University. ...Read More
Posted on : Wednesday, April 7, 2010 2:15 PM

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Congrats to Rice University and their researchers for developing such a powerful oral cancer screening device. Early detection of oral cancer is extremely important for patients, as Dr. Nadia Chowhan from Bourbonnais, IL mentioned in her latest news release. The development of this tool is very exciting, not only for the dental industry, but for all of the patients who will benefit significantly from this technology.

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PLEASE TELL ME HOW TO USE THIS CHIP BRUSH AND WHATS THE PRINCIPLE BEHIND IT . MAIL ME AT spchika@gmail.com

Replied on Sunday, August 14, 2011 2:51 AM

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