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Free Head & Neck Cancer Screening on April 18
At the Botsford Cancer Center in Farmington Hills
Botsford Cancer Center will be offering FREE screenings for cancers of the head and neck on Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m. to noon. Location: 27900 Grand River Ave., Farmington Hills. Call 248-471-8120 to register. Appointments available. Registration required. Exams performed by ear, nose and throat surgeon Warren Brandes, D.O., and his team of ENT residents.
According to the National Cancer Institute, alcohol and tobacco use, including smokeless tobacco (chewing tobacco or snuff), are the two most important risk factors for head and neck cancers. At least 75 percent of head and neck cancers are caused by tobacco and alcohol use.
The symptoms of head and neck cancers may include a lump or a sore that does not heal, a sore throat that does not go away, difficulty in swallowing, and a change or hoarseness in the voice. These symptoms may also be caused by other, less serious conditions. It is important to check with a doctor or dentist about any of these symptoms.
Head and neck cancers account for approximately three percent of all cancers in the United States. These cancers are nearly twice as common among men as they are among women. Head and neck cancers are also diagnosed more often among people over age 50 than they are among younger people.
Beaumont Health is a not-for-profit organization formed by Beaumont Health System, Botsford Health Care and Oakwood Healthcare to provide high-quality, efficient, accessible services in a caring environment for southeastern Michigan residents and beyond. As one of Beaumont Health’s eight hospitals, Botsford Hospital is a multi-specialty 330-bed hospital and verified trauma center located in Farmington Hills, Michigan. The campus also houses an imaging center, a comprehensive care cancer center and an extensive medical education program---part of Michigan State University’s Statewide Campus System. Annually, Botsford cares for about 16,000 inpatients and more than 60,000 emergency and trauma patients with a team of approximately 2,500 employees, 300 volunteers and 600 physicians.
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