Oral cavity cancers at a young age: Analysis of patient, tumor and treatment characteristics in Chiang Mai University Hospital

• Main Authors: Imjai Chitapanarux, Vicharn Lorvidhaya, Pichit Sittitrai, Thienchai Pattarasakulchai, Ekkasit Tharavichitkul, Pornpoch Sriuthaisiriwong, Pimkhuan Kamnerdsupaphon, Vimol Sukthomya
• Format: Journal
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology; Dentistry; Medicine
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=29244492025&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/61551
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

Oral cavity cancer is predominantly a disease of middle-aged men who use tobacco and alcohol. Nearly 95% of carcinomas occur after the age of 45, with an average age of approximately 60 years. In recent years, oral cavity cancers have increased at a younger age, especially in females who never consu...