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Oral cancer prevention campaigns in Argentina

Overview

Health authorities in Argentina have launched regional campaigns focused on the prevention and early detection of oral cancer.

In Luján de Cuyo, the OSEP Preventive and Social Dentistry Residency is participating in the XV Oral Cancer Prevention Campaign, providing free oral examinations and informative materials to identify malignant lesions. In San Rafael, Hospital Schestakow organized a campaign titled ‘Sacale la lengua al cáncer’ (Stick your tongue out at cancer), offering walk-in screenings. Medical professionals highlighted that early diagnosis is critical, noting risk factors such as tobacco, alcohol use, prolonged sun exposure, and HPV infections.

Entities

Colegio Odontológico de Jalisco · Jardín de Infantes y Casa del Niño Juanito Bosco · San Rafael · Fundación Sol Más Sonrisas · OSEP

Timeline

3 days ago

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Sources

diariosanrafael.com.ar · fmdelsol.com.ar · nelpr.com · newsonline.com.ar · udgtv.com