Is it true that green tea can kill oral cancer?
No, it is not true. While there are circumstantial studies that suggest green tea, raspberries, strawberries, and blackberries can lower the risks of acquiring oral cancer. There is no evidence that there is anything you can eat or drink as a method of treating or killing oral cancer. The most common treatment for oral cancer is surgical removal. Many patients also require radiation and/or chemotherapy as treatment after the surgery. Oral cancer can have many forms, and unfortunately over 70% of the time when detected, it is found in the late stages 3 and 4. Not to overly concern you, but today if diagnosed, almost 40% of patients don’t survive beyond five years. More than 34,000 patients will be diagnosed this year and at any given time there are more than 250,000 diagnosed cases in the United States alone. Early detection and treatment is crucial. You should see your dentist immediately for any identified lumps, bumps, or sore areas in your mouth or even in the absence at least once
