Free Oral Cancer Screenings Offered Nationwide
The Head and Neck Cancer Foundation will host its annual free oral cancer screening events across the country during Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week, April 13–17, 2026. The foundation seeks to bring awareness and education around head and neck cancers and the importance of early detection. Now in its fourth year, participation in the screenings has grown to include 19 states and 60 dental and oral surgery offices across the United States. The non-invasive oral examination takes just a few minutes, and no appointment, insurance, or pre-registration is required. Locations and dates can be found at www.mnofs.com/minnesota-oral-health-screening-event . Head and neck cancers rank sixth among the most prevalent cancers in the United States, and roughly 50% of current diagnoses are considered late stage and difficult to treat. Globally, approximately 750,000 people are diagnosed with head and neck cancer annually, with 60,000 of those cases in the U.S., re...
