Abstract

ROS LLUCH, N.; CHIMENOS KUSTNER, E.  and  LOPEZ LOPEZ, J.. Foods against the oral cancer. Av Odontoestomatol [online]. 2009, vol.25, n.3, pp.155-162. ISSN 2340-3152.

Oral cancer means 5% of all malignancies and 30% of head and neck cancers. The percentage of survival at 5 years is only 25%; therefore, diagnosis and early treatment can save many lives. Most cancers are related to factors outside the body (mainly tobacco, alcohol, betel, diet and solar radiation) that can be modified or avoided, i.e., they are preventable. About 35% of cancer cases are related to food. For this reason, it is important that health professionals inform their patients about the huge prophylactic potential of diet. The aim of this work of update is to highlight the importance of a healthy diet in order to prevent the oral cancer.

Keywords : Oral cancer; diet; antioxidants; fruits and vegetables.

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