Oral Cancer Network

Amanda Blake (February 20, 1929 August 16, 1989) was an American actress best known for the role of the red-haired saloon proprietress "Miss Kitty Russell" on the television western Gunsmoke. In 1968, she was inducted into the Hall of Great Western Performers at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. She was on a number of television shows but did not have much time for films. She was a heavy cigarette smoker and she had surgery for oral cancer in... 1977. After, she became a supporter of the American Cancer Society. While she was a supporter she made many appearances throughout the country. Blake died on August 16, 1989 from complications of AIDS. When she died at Mercy General Hospital in Sacramento, California, a statement by the hospital and some of her friends reported the cause of death as cancer. Blake's death certificate, however, listed the immediate cause as cardiopulmonary arrest due to liver failure and cytomegalovirus (CMV) hepatitis. See more

"You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have" -Cayla Mills #MotivationalMonday

Three-quarters of cases of oral cancer are caused by either smoking or drinking alcohol, tobacco being the single biggest risk, read more risks why! http://ow.ly/XU9nE

As a lifelong smoker, Mob Wives's star, Big Ang Raiola, was diagnosed nearly a year ago with throat cancer. Despite intense chemo, radiation and surgeries, the cancer had spread to her lungs and brain. Yesterday, we said goodbye to a big personality. Our prayers go out to Angela Raiola's family, friends and fans.

If you see early signs of mouth cancer early enough, the chances of successful treatment is higher. Read some of the symptoms! http://ow.ly/XU5pL