Fewer than 50 percent of patients with oral cancer survive more than five years after diagnosis, largely due to the challenge identifying the cancer early.
From November 11 through November 17, Mouth Cancer Awareness Week, experts will emphasize how important it is for Britons to mind their oral health, see the dentist regularly, and take steps to detect and evaluate any changes in their mouths.
Britons can offset the cost of dental care and treatment through a non-profit plan, HSF health plan, which will reimburse dental costs.
For every new member that joins one of their plans during Mouth Cancer Awareness Week in November, HSF health plan will donate £5 to the Mouth Cancer Foundation.
More than 35 percent of Britons admit that they put off dental check-ups because of the high cost; many say they could not afford the visit. The Primary Scheme offered by HSF Health Plan covers the cost of check-ups and treatment starting at £6 per month. Regular visits to the dentist can improve early detection.
The affordable plans offered by HSF health plan make it more likely that members and their families will see the dentist more frequently. According to Stephen Duff of HSF, regular check-ups improve oral health and may help prevent or limit the extent of serious oral health problems like mouth cancer.
People who contribute to the Hospital Saturday Fund (HSF) pay between £1 and £12 per week for health cash plans that provide funds for medical needs. Each of the plans includes hospitalization, recuperation and out-patient surgery benefits.