Epidemiology
Oral cancer accounts for 2% of cancers registered in the UK, with almost 11,000 cases each year. (1)
There is a male to female ratio of 2:1, with 78% of cases occurring in people over the age of 55.
Site incidence of squamous carcinoma in the oral cavity:
- tongue - 50%
- buccal mucosa - 15%
- floor of mouth - 15%
- hard palate - 10%
- lower alveolus - 10%
Reference
- Oral cancer statistics; Cancer Research UK. February 2026 (online).
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