Marshall Health Network to offer free oral cancer screenings May 17

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall Health Network will offer free oral cancer screenings to the public on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Marshall Dentistry & Oral Surgery, located at 1616 13th Ave., Suite 200 in Huntington. 

 Appointments are encouraged and can be scheduled by calling Edwards Cancer Institute at 304.399.6693. Walk-ins are welcome between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. 

Oral cancer is a serious condition that often goes undetected until it reaches an advanced stage. The free screening includes a visual examination of the mouth, lips and throat by trained dental professionals. 

 Most adults 20 years and older should have an oral cancer screening at least once a year. Those at increased risk, including tobacco users, heavy consumers of alcohol and those with a family history of cancer, may need them more frequently. Oral cancer screenings are often included during routine dental checkups, but this free community event provides an added opportunity for those who may not have regular access to dental care. 

“We encourage everyone—especially those at higher risk—to take advantage of this opportunity for a free screening,” said Marshall Health Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Raj K. Khanna, D.M.D., M.D., professor and chair of dentistry, oral and maxillofacial surgery at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine. “Early detection through a simple screening can make all the difference in treatment outcomes.” 

For more information, contact Edwards Cancer Institute at 304.399.6693.