30. Oral Cancer Awareness Month: Dr. Scott Edison
Contrary to Ordinary, Exploring Extraordinary Personal JourneysShow Notes
When we think of oral cancer, we often picture a seasoned smoker or a long-time tobacco user. But did you know that a growing number of cases are affecting young, non-smokers? Over 20% of oral cancer diagnoses occur in people under 55, and the culprit might not be what you expect. The rise in instances is linked to Human papillomavirus (HPV) from unprotected oral sex, not tobacco. During Oral Cancer Awareness Month, we want to take some time to spotlight the extraordinary dentists and practitioners who have taken on this little-understood cancer and are survivors. Today's guest is Dr. Scott Edison, a Clinical Associate Professor at the UNC Adams School of Dentistry. Before Scott found a lump on his neck in 2019, he didn't know all that much about head and neck cancer. Nothing makes you an expert in something more quickly than lived experience, and he set out to find out everything he could about the different types of treatment available to him. What followed was a long and painful journey. Additionally, Scott was diagnosed with prostate cancer soon after. Resources
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Oral Cancer Resources
Dr. Scott Edison Interview - How Clinicians Can Combat One of the Fastest-Growing Cancers Dr. Michael R. Sesemann’s Neck Lymph Node Exam Video Head & Neck Cancer - Insights from Dr. Mike Milligan The Oral Cancer Foundation Website Head and Neck Cancer Alliance Website Choose Hope Website Side Effects Support Website Oral Cancer Cause Website The American Cancer Society - Seeking a Second Opinion The American Cancer Society - Dealing with Chemo Brain CariFree Anticavity Fluoride Tooth Gel CariFree Moisturizing Oral Spray
What's In This Episode How Scott’s diagnosis came out of the blue. How side effects are sometimes lifelong. The importance of a supportive survivor community. How having cancer changed Scott’s perspective on his life.
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