Screening for Oral Cancer

Release Date: February 2004

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This topic page summarizes the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations on screening for oral cancer.

Summary of Recommendations / Supporting Documents

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Summary of Recommendation

• The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concludes that the evidence is insufficient to recommend for or against routinely screening adults for oral cancer.
  Grade: I Statement.

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Supporting Documents

Screening for Oral Cancer, February 2004
Recommendation Statement (PDF File, 62 KB; PDF Help)
Brief Evidence Update (PDF File, 156 KB; PDF Help)

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Current as of February 2004

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Internet Citation:

Screening for Oral Cancer, Topic Page. February 2004. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/uspsoral.htm

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