Oral cancer trends shifting, more women and non-smokers at risk, warns Pune-based oncologist

Oral cancer trends shifting, more women and non-smokers at risk, warns Pune-based oncologist

Oral cancer has always been linked to smoking and alcohol consumption. However, there has been a recent change in this trend that is alarming. An increasing number of oral cancers have been diagnosed in individuals who do not smoke, especially women. This development has made diagnosing the disease very challenging, as most people suffering from it do not belong to the typical risk group. A shift doctors are noticing In cities like Pune, oncolog…