More women being diagnosed with mouth cancer, researchers say

More women being diagnosed with mouth cancer, researchers say
Head and neck surgeons say more women are being diagnosed with mouth cancer and research is underway to help unravel what's fuelling the alarming trend.
"These mouth cancers historically occur in older men, particularly smokers and drinkers," said Associate Professor Carsten Palme, Director of Head and Neck Surgery at Chris O'Brien Lifehouse.
But surgeons here and overseas have identified a rise in the number of women being diagnosed with cases increasing about 5 per cent each year.
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