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Oral cancer statistics - UK

Oral cancer statistics are presented in this section.Chart showing the latest oral cancer statistics

  • In 2009, 6,236 people in the UK were diagnosed with oral cancer.
  • Oral cancer caused 1,985 deaths in the UK in 2010.

The latest cancer incidence statistics available for the UK are for 2009, and for mortality the latest statistics are for 2010. We are currently working to update all the incidence and mortality pages on this site. Find out why more up to date statistics are not yet available.

Statistics for symptoms and treatment are currently under review and will be updated in the future. In the meantime, for a summary of the usual treatment for oral cancer, please visit our CancerHelp UK website that provides reliable, easy to understand patient information