Experiences from detection to diagnosis : lessons learned from patients with high-risk oral lesions

Oral cancer is the 6th most common cancer in the world, with a poor prognosis and frequent late-stage diagnosis, which significantly impacts survival and quality of life. The key to better control of this disease is early detection, preferably at a precancerous stage. In order to facilitate this ear...

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Main Author: Biggar, Heather Caroline
Language:English
Published: University of British Columbia 2009
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/3980