Abstract
Malignant neoplasms are considered the largest global cause of death in humans. Squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity (OSCC) is the most common type of cancer in the head and neck region. Oral cancer can be considered a public health problem in Brazil. In 2016, about 15,490 cases of oral cancer were diagnosed in the country. The etiology of cancer is attributed to factors such as tob…