Oral cancer is more prevalent in adults over the age of 55, and tends to affect more men than women. Yet, early detection most likely results in a cure.
In partnership with Zilico Ltd, the University of Sheffield is developing a pain-free, non-invasive and instantaneous method to detect oral cancer.
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The research collaboration has been awarded one million pounds in funding from SBRI Healthcare – an NHS England initiative.
Dr Keith Hunter, Professor of Head and Neck Pathology, at the University of Sheffield’s School of Clinical Dentistry said: “Mouth cancer is on the increase in the UK and globally.
Source: Daily Express
