Increases in HPV-linked cancers in parts of US with high smoking rates
A new paper in JNCI Cancer Spectrum, published by Oxford University Press, finds increases in both men and women for several HPV-related cancers in low-income counties or those with high smoking rates. Increases were slower in the highest-income US counties or those with low smoking rates.
Biggest Misconceptions about HPV
Every year, around 3,000 new cases of cervical cancer are reported in the UK. Despite approximately 99.8 per cent of cases being preventable, there are still many misconceptions surrounding cervical …...
Eva Grayzel, Cancer Survivor
Eva Grayzel is an oral cancer survivor that is about increasing awareness and the need for oral cancer screening. Eva Grayzel, a nationally recognized Master Storyteller and performance artist, was …...
Can Oral Cancer Screenings Be Covered by Medical Insurance?
By Crystal May, Co-Founder and COO of Devdent Oral cancer continues to take lives and it is not partial to economic status. Most recently, we saw this with the tragic …...
Increasing VELscope Acceptance: Session 6 – Case Study & Conclusion
How to Improve VELscope Acceptance – An Interview with Dr. Ray Morgan Over the past few sessions, you have learned how to approach the topic of oral screening with your …...
Increasing VELscope Acceptance: Session 4 – Handling Objections
How to Improve VELscope Acceptance – Handling Objections You’ve been through the complete discovery process we outlined in the previous session. Now, it’s time to handle objections that your patient …...
Increasing VELscope Acceptance: Session 3 – Light Their Fire – The Discovery Process
How to Improve VELscope Acceptance – The Discovery Process Every patient is unique. Your approach to presenting clinical information should be tailored to each individual patient in order to connect …...
Increasing VELscope Acceptance: Session 2 – Setting the Stage
How to Improve VELscope Acceptance – Setting The Stage Communication with your patients is key and the approach you utilize when addressing oral cancer screening is equally critical. Taking a …...
How Does the VELscope Work?
David Morgan, PhD What is the VELscope and How Does the VELscope Work? The VELscope is a device that is used as an adjunct to the Comprehensive Oral Examination (COE), …...
Increasing VELscope Acceptance: Session 1 – Oral Cancer Today: Why Look For it?
How to Improve VELscope Acceptance Many of our VELscope users ask us about the best methods for improving VELscope acceptance by their patients. While every situation and each patient is …...
