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<p>Oral cavity cancers constitute nearly one-third of head and neck malignancies in India, with most patients presenting at advanced stages, resulting in high morbidity and poor survival. Despite the heavy burden and well-established risk factors, population-level screening remains inadequate, particularly in rural and underserved communities. Oral self-examination(OSE) is a simple, inexpensive, and empowering strategy for early detection of potentially malignant disorders and cancers. The proposed “Mirror Check” campaign advocates a two-minute monthly self-exam using a mirror to identify suspicious oral lesions at an early, treatable stage. Integrating this initiative into existing national programs through community health workers, regional language materials, and visual tools offers a scalable, patient-centered approach. Adoption of structured OSE campaigns within India’s cancer control strategies could reduce diagnostic delays, improve access to curative treatment, and significantly lessen the country's oral cancer burden.</p>

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From Reflection to Detection: Leveraging Mirror Checks to Tackle India’s Oral Cancer Burden

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    2025年9月1日

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  • Srivalli Chilakamarri,
  • Aarthi Natarajan,
  • Aman Prakash

摘要

Oral cavity cancers constitute nearly one-third of head and neck malignancies in India, with most patients presenting at advanced stages, resulting in high morbidity and poor survival. Despite the heavy burden and well-established risk factors, population-level screening remains inadequate, particularly in rural and underserved communities. Oral self-examination(OSE) is a simple, inexpensive, and empowering strategy for early detection of potentially malignant disorders and cancers. The proposed “Mirror Check” campaign advocates a two-minute monthly self-exam using a mirror to identify suspicious oral lesions at an early, treatable stage. Integrating this initiative into existing national programs through community health workers, regional language materials, and visual tools offers a scalable, patient-centered approach. Adoption of structured OSE campaigns within India’s cancer control strategies could reduce diagnostic delays, improve access to curative treatment, and significantly lessen the country's oral cancer burden.