Statistics Canada Reports Rise in Rates of Oropharyngeal Cancer

Recently released figures by Statistics Canada indicate a significant increase in the incidence rate of oropharyngeal cancer. This is despite decreased observed incidence rates in many other commonly diagnosed cancers.

In this video discussion with Dr. Firoozeh Samim, a specialist in oral medicine and oral maxillofacial pathology and Assistant Professor at McGill Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences, she breaks down the numbers and suggests how dental offices can manage suspected cases.

Helpful links:

• • • Cancer incidence in Canada, 2020