Better light for spotting early mouth cancer
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This study tests a special light technique (narrow band imaging) to find early signs of mouth cancer or pre-cancer during a regular check. It may help doctors spot problems sooner and guide biopsy decisions.
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Who can take part
- Either coming for a first check of a mouth spot, or have a history of a mouth condition, oral/throat cancer, or high risk.
- Be able to have a biopsy if the doctor sees something suspicious.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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