Free Screenings for Oral, Head and Neck Cancer

There will be free screenings for Oral, Head and Neck Cancer on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at The Speech Pathology Department at UR Medicine's Thompson Health in the Constellation Center for Health and Healing at Thompson Hospital, 350 Parrish Street in Canandaigua from 1-5 pm by appointment only.

Dr. John Centonze of Finger Lakes Otolaryngology will be donating his time and providing his services administering the tests at no costs to those that sign up. Those who exhibit such warnings signs as red or white patches in the mouth, vocal changes or hoarseness lasting more than two week, a sore throat that won't subside, pain or swelling in the mouth or neck that does not disappear, a lump in the neck, ear pain and difficulty speaking, swallowing and/or breathing, are especially encouraged to grab an appointment and get tested. Those who smoke and chew tobacco or drink in excess should get tested as well. Call 585-396-6057 for more information or to set up an appointment, as registration is required.