Reviews in the Prevention and Early Detection of Oral Cancers

Oral cancer accounts for 48% of all head and neck cancer cases. Even though oral cancer is uncommon in western countries, it is a significant concern in some high-risk areas. A major reason for this is that many of the risk factors identified, such as tobacco use and chewing betel nuts, are more prevalent in developing countries. During the past decade, the incidence of oral cavity cancer has increased by around 60% in the UK. Given the decline in smoking in developed countries, changes in aetiology may also be emerging. In many countries, oral cancer survival rates are still below 50% despite new management strategies. One of the major reasons for this is delayed diagnosis. It is therefore important to develop new methods for improving prevention, screening, and detecting recurrence. Early diagnosis is essential due to the high mortality rate of oral cancer.

Reviews in the Prevention and Early Detection of Oral Cancers will publish high-quality scholarly review papers on key topics in the early detection and prevention of oral cancer. It aims to highlight recent advances in the field, whilst emphasizing important directions and new possibilities for future inquiries. We anticipate the research presented will promote discussion in the oral cancer community that will translate to best practice applications in clinical, public health and policy settings.

The Reviews in the Prevention and Early Detection of Oral Cancers collection welcomes full-length, mini or systematic review papers. New articles will be added to this collection as they are published.