Dr. Harmik Derhartounian was featured in an August 2013 article of Pasadena Now. In the Living section of the paper, he discussed with Franz A.D. Morales "Cancer can strike anyone, anywhere, anytime. Oral Cancer may not be as media-hyped as the other forms, but the risk is still there. Make sure you are not at risk by visiting Flintridge Dental Studio for an oral cancer screening today."
Below is a small excerpt from the article.
One American dies from oral cancer every hour, with a mortality rate that has remained virtually unchanged for 40 years.
Unfortunately, not everyone feels they are at risk unless they smoke or if oral cancer runs in their family. By the time the symptoms become too painful to ignore, it might be too late.
Oral cancer is the largest group of cancers that are found in the head and neck cancer category, and some of the more common names it includes are mouth cancer, tongue cancer, tonsil cancer, and throat cancer.
Symptoms can include a skin lesion, lump, or ulcer that does not cure itself in 14 days, located on the tongue, lip, or other mouth areas. It is usually small and often pale colored, though it can be dark or discolored at times. An early sign may be a white patch or a red patch on the soft tissues of the mouth, and is initially painless. Be aware that these can also be found behind the wisdom tooth, and sometimes behind the ear.
To read more follow this link:
http://www.pasadenanow.com/main/scanning-the-big-c-dentally
Dentists in La Canada Flintridge
Flintridge Dental Studio
Tel:818-495-4969
4542 Rinetti Lane
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
USA
Flintridge Dental Studio
Tel:818-495-4969
4542 Rinetti Lane
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
USA
