Oral, Head, and Neck Cancer Awareness Week is recognized from April 12th to the 18th. During this time there is a lot of focus on promoting education around these types of cancer and screening methods for early detection. Head and neck cancer accounts for approximately 3 percent of all cancers in the U.S. These cancers are nearly twice as common in men as in women. This month we hope to raise awareness and the urge the need for early detection in order to save lives.